US Bridges

SR0322 over Clarion River

Fair

Clarion County, Pennsylvania · Walls Mem. Bridge · Structure no. 000000000010978

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
875 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0322 over Clarion River is a steel continuous arch - deck carrying SR0322 over Clarion River in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,620 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,643 by 2032. The structure is 875 ft (266.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0322
CrossesClarion River
LocationWalls Mem. Bridge
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyClarion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.22578, -79.401
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length875 ft (266.7 m)
Longest span560 ft (170.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,620 (2024)
Projected traffic12,643 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR0322 over Clarion River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0322 over Clarion River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR0322 over Clarion River carry?

About 8,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR0322 over Clarion River?

The structure is 875 ft (266.7 m) long with a longest span of 560 ft (170.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR0322 over Clarion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.