US Bridges

Pa 271 over US 22

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Over US 22 Mundys Corner · Structure no. 000000000008509

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,266
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 271 over US 22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 271 over US 22 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6 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 5,266 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,694 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 82 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPa 271
CrossesUS 22
LocationOver US 22 Mundys Corner
RouteState Highway 271
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44989, -78.8394
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,266 (2023)
Projected traffic8,694 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 271 over US 22 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Pa 271 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 271 over US 22 carry?

About 5,266 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 271 over US 22?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 271 over US 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.