US Bridges

SR 322-US 322 over Twp.Road / Potter Run

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SE Potters Mills W.B · Structure no. 000000000067878

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
349 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,802
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322-US 322 over Twp.Road / Potter Run is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 322-US 322 over Twp.Road / Potter Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,802 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2044. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 322-US 322
CrossesTwp.Road / Potter Run
Location1 MI SE Potters Mills W.B
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates40.78611, -77.62139
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,802 (2024)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 322-US 322 over Twp.Road / Potter Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 322-US 322 over Twp.Road / Potter Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 322-US 322 over Twp.Road / Potter Run carry?

About 7,802 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 322-US 322 over Twp.Road / Potter Run?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 322-US 322 over Twp.Road / Potter Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.