US Bridges

Pa 164 over US 22

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Over TR 22 @ Munster · Structure no. 000000000008435

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 164 over US 22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 164 over US 22 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 44 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 3,830 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,835 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 164
CrossesUS 22
LocationOver TR 22 @ Munster
RouteState Highway 164
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46557, -78.65481
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,830 (2024)
Projected traffic4,835 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 164 over US 22 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Pa 164 over US 22 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 Pa 164 over US 22 carry?

About 3,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pa 164 over US 22?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 164 over US 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.