US Bridges

SR0322 over Trib to Deer Creek

Fair

Clarion County, Pennsylvania · West of Shippenville · Structure no. 000000000010973

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,733
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0322 over Trib to Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR0322 over Trib to Deer Creek in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 5 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 3,733 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,493 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0322
CrossesTrib to Deer Creek
LocationWest of Shippenville
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyClarion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.25823, -79.47663
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,733 (2024)
Projected traffic5,493 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$146,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0322 over Trib to Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0322 over Trib to Deer Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR0322 over Trib to Deer Creek carry?

About 3,733 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR0322 over Trib to Deer Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR0322 over Trib to Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.