US Bridges

Pa 53 over US 22

Poor

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Over TR 22 · Structure no. 000000000008379

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,478
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 53 over US 22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 53 over US 22 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,478 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,068 by 2032. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 53
CrossesUS 22
LocationOver TR 22
RouteState Highway 53
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44846, -78.6009
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,478 (2023)
Projected traffic7,068 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 53 over US 22 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Pa 53 over US 22 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 53 over US 22 carry?

About 5,478 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 53 over US 22?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 53 over US 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.