US Bridges

SR 322-US 322 over Moose Creek

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Clearfield · Structure no. 000000000011473

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,798
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322-US 322 over Moose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 322-US 322 over Moose Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 59 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 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 5,798 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,962 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 322-US 322
CrossesMoose Creek
LocationClearfield
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates41.0457, -78.46132
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,798 (2024)
Projected traffic5,962 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Moose Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 322-US 322 over Moose 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 May 2023.

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

About 5,798 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR 322-US 322 over Moose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.