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SR 322-US 322 over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI West Rockton · Structure no. 000000000011467

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,667
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 322-US 322 over Abandoned Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 322-US 322 over Abandoned Railroad in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,667 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,463 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 322-US 322
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location2 MI West Rockton
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.0693, -78.6695
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,667 (2024)
Projected traffic2,463 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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 Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 322-US 322 over Abandoned Railroad 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 322-US 322 over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 1,667 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 322-US 322 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 322-US 322 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.