US Bridges

SR 3014-US 322 Bus over Slab Cabin Run

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · State College · Structure no. 000000000009730

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,393
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3014-US 322 Bus over Slab Cabin Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3014-US 322 Bus over Slab Cabin Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 93 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 20,393 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,221 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 3014-US 322 Bus
CrossesSlab Cabin Run
LocationState College
RouteU.S. Route 322B
Coordinates40.78521, -77.83539
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,393 (2024)
Projected traffic26,221 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$555,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3014-US 322 Bus over Slab Cabin Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 3014-US 322 Bus over Slab Cabin Run 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 3014-US 322 Bus over Slab Cabin Run carry?

About 20,393 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3014-US 322 Bus over Slab Cabin Run?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3014-US 322 Bus over Slab Cabin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.