US Bridges

SR 322-US 322 over Clearfield Creek

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Clearfield · Structure no. 000000000011479

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
427 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,758
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322-US 322 over Clearfield Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 322-US 322 over Clearfield Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 88 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 8,758 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,227 by 2042. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 322-US 322
CrossesClearfield Creek
LocationClearfield
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.01783, -78.40749
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length427 ft (130.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,758 (2024)
Projected traffic10,227 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 322-US 322 over Clearfield Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SR 322-US 322 over Clearfield 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 April 2023.

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

About 8,758 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 322-US 322 over Clearfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.