US Bridges

SR 322-US 322 over Nursery Access Road

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Nursery Access Road · Structure no. 000000000009522

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,614
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322-US 322 over Nursery Access Road is a concrete culvert carrying SR 322-US 322 over Nursery Access Road 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,614 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,451 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 322-US 322
CrossesNursery Access Road
LocationNursery Access Road
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates40.77637, -77.61622
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,614 (2024)
Projected traffic18,451 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 322-US 322 over Nursery Access Road built?

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

What condition is SR 322-US 322 over Nursery Access Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

About 17,614 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 322-US 322 over Nursery Access Road?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR 322-US 322 over Nursery Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.