US Bridges

SR 322-US 322 over Moshannon Creek

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Philipsburg Boro · Structure no. 000000000042757

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,432
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322-US 322 over Moshannon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 322-US 322 over Moshannon Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 16,432 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,770 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 322-US 322
CrossesMoshannon Creek
LocationPhilipsburg Boro
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates40.90252, -78.22799
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,432 (2024)
Projected traffic16,770 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 322-US 322 over Moshannon Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 322-US 322 over Moshannon Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 322-US 322 over Moshannon Creek carry?

About 16,432 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 322-US 322 over Moshannon Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 322-US 322 over Moshannon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.