US Bridges

US 22 Wbl over RR Trace Historic Trail

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mile West of Blair CO · Structure no. 000000000008358

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,881
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 Wbl over RR Trace Historic Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 Wbl over RR Trace Historic Trail in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,881 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,148 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 22 Wbl
CrossesRR Trace Historic Trail
Location1.5 Mile West of Blair CO
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.46061, -78.56614
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,881 (2024)
Projected traffic13,148 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 Wbl over RR Trace Historic Trail built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 22 Wbl over RR Trace Historic Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 Wbl over RR Trace Historic Trail carry?

About 14,881 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 22 Wbl over RR Trace Historic Trail?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 Wbl over RR Trace Historic Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.