US Bridges

SR 322-US 322 over SR 45-PA 45

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI SE State College · Structure no. 000000000009510

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,377
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322-US 322 over SR 45-PA 45 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 322-US 322 over SR 45-PA 45 in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, 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 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 12,377 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,365 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 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 45-PA 45
Location3 MI SE State College
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.78124, -77.77962
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,377 (2024)
Projected traffic10,365 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$470,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 322-US 322 over SR 45-PA 45 built?

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

What condition is SR 322-US 322 over SR 45-PA 45 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 322-US 322 over SR 45-PA 45 carry?

About 12,377 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 322-US 322 over SR 45-PA 45?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 322-US 322 over SR 45-PA 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.