US Bridges

SR 322-US 322 over Spring Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Boalsburg · Structure no. 000000000009511

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,377
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322-US 322 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 322-US 322 over Spring Creek 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 322-US 322
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationBoalsburg
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.78031, -77.77839
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
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 Spring Creek built?

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

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

How much traffic does SR 322-US 322 over Spring Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns SR 322-US 322 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.