US Bridges

T-322 C Bridge RD over W Br Susquehanna River

FairPosted for load

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 600 Ft South of SR 219 · Structure no. 000000000011888

Built
1873
152 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-322 C Bridge RD over W Br Susquehanna River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-322 C Bridge RD over W Br Susquehanna River in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1873 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 152 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT-322 C Bridge RD
CrossesW Br Susquehanna River
Location600 Ft South of SR 219
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.88, -78.7653
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-322 C Bridge RD over W Br Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1873, making it 152 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is T-322 C Bridge RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T-322 C Bridge RD over W Br Susquehanna River carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is T-322 C Bridge RD over W Br Susquehanna River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns T-322 C Bridge RD over W Br Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.