US Bridges

SR 322-US 322 over SR 3005

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI N State College · Structure no. 000000000041380

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,767
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322-US 322 over SR 3005 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 322-US 322 over SR 3005 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 19,767 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,954 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 322-US 322
CrossesSR 3005
Location3 MI N State College
RouteInterstate 99
Coordinates40.82279, -77.86768
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating108 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,767 (2024)
Projected traffic20,954 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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SR 3005 built?

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

What condition is SR 322-US 322 over SR 3005 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 over SR 3005 carry?

About 19,767 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 322-US 322 over SR 3005?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 322-US 322 over SR 3005?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.