US Bridges

SR 322-US 322 over Township Road

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI NW Port Matilda · Structure no. 000000000009477

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,976
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322-US 322 over Township Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 322-US 322 over Township Road in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 54 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 4,976 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,765 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 322-US 322
CrossesTownship Road
Location3 MI NW Port Matilda
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.82531, -78.09861
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,976 (2023)
Projected traffic5,765 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 322-US 322 over Township Road built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 322-US 322 over Township Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 322-US 322 over Township Road carry?

About 4,976 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 322-US 322 over Township Road?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 322-US 322 over Township Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.