US Bridges

SR 322-US 322 over SR 3010 and Spring Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Oak Hall · Structure no. 000000000009509

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
334 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,187
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322-US 322 over SR 3010 and Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 322-US 322 over SR 3010 and Spring Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 10,187 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,544 by 2043. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 322-US 322
CrossesSR 3010 and Spring Creek
LocationOak Hall
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.78974, -77.79882
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,187 (2024)
Projected traffic8,544 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 322-US 322 over SR 3010 and Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 322-US 322 over SR 3010 and Spring Creek 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 SR 322-US 322 over SR 3010 and Spring Creek carry?

About 10,187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 322-US 322 over SR 3010 and Spring Creek?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 322-US 322 over SR 3010 and Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.