US Bridges

SR 322-US 322 over Ramp W-S

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI N State College · Structure no. 000000000041369

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,389
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322-US 322 over Ramp W-S is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 322-US 322 over Ramp W-S in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7,389 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2043. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 322-US 322
CrossesRamp W-S
Location3 MI N State College
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.82938, -78.01669
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,389 (2023)
Projected traffic17,350 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Ramp W-S built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 322-US 322 over Ramp W-S 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 322-US 322 over Ramp W-S carry?

About 7,389 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 322-US 322 over Ramp W-S?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 322-US 322 over Ramp W-S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.