US Bridges

SR 322-US 322 over Cold Stream

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Philipsburg · Structure no. 000000000009470

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,405
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322-US 322 over Cold Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 322-US 322 over Cold Stream in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,405 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,217 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesSR 322-US 322
CrossesCold Stream
LocationPhilipsburg
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates40.90026, -78.20997
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,405 (2024)
Projected traffic13,217 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 322-US 322 over Cold Stream built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 322-US 322 over Cold Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 322-US 322 over Cold Stream carry?

About 12,405 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 322-US 322 over Cold Stream?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 322-US 322 over Cold Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.