US Bridges

SR 322-US 322/RAMP over Ramp W-S

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N State College · Structure no. 000000000041374

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,795
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322-US 322/RAMP over Ramp W-S is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 322-US 322/RAMP 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 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 9,795 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,973 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 322-US 322/RAMP
CrossesRamp W-S
Location1 MI N State College
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.82448, -78.85939
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,795 (2023)
Projected traffic15,973 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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/RAMP over Ramp W-S built?

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

What condition is SR 322-US 322/RAMP over Ramp W-S 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 322-US 322/RAMP over Ramp W-S carry?

About 9,795 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.