US Bridges

SR 322-US 322 over W Br Susquehanna River

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Clearfield Boro · Structure no. 000000000011476

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,439
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322-US 322 over W Br Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 322-US 322 over W Br Susquehanna River in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 78 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 6,439 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,579 by 2043. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 322-US 322
CrossesW Br Susquehanna River
LocationClearfield Boro
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates41.02681, -78.43874
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,439 (2023)
Projected traffic14,579 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 322-US 322 over W Br Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 322-US 322 over W Br Susquehanna 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 322-US 322 over W Br Susquehanna River carry?

About 6,439 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 322-US 322 over W Br Susquehanna River?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 322-US 322 over W Br Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.