US Bridges

SR 322-US 322 over Sinking Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Tusseyville · Structure no. 000000000009519

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,783
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322-US 322 over Sinking Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 322-US 322 over Sinking Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 95 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 13,783 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,436 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 322-US 322
CrossesSinking Creek
LocationTusseyville
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79714, -77.66692
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,783 (2023)
Projected traffic14,436 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$448,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 322-US 322 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is SR 322-US 322 over Sinking 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 Sinking Creek carry?

About 13,783 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 322-US 322 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.