US Bridges

SR 3014-US 322 Bus over SR 99 - I 99

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Atherton ST Interchange · Structure no. 000000000009722

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,324
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3014-US 322 Bus over SR 99 - I 99 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3014-US 322 Bus over SR 99 - I 99 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 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 6,324 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,856 by 2043. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3014-US 322 Bus
CrossesSR 99 - I 99
LocationAtherton ST Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 322B
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.81551, -77.92694
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,324 (2023)
Projected traffic7,856 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$893,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3014-US 322 Bus over SR 99 - I 99 built?

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

What condition is SR 3014-US 322 Bus over SR 99 - I 99 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 3014-US 322 Bus over SR 99 - I 99 carry?

About 6,324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3014-US 322 Bus over SR 99 - I 99?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3014-US 322 Bus over SR 99 - I 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.