US Bridges

US 322 over Little Laurel Run

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E Philipsburg · Structure no. 000000000068562

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,902
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322 over Little Laurel Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 322 over Little Laurel Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,902 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,185 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 322
CrossesLittle Laurel Run
Location1 MI E Philipsburg
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates40.91563, -78.24956
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,902 (2024)
Projected traffic11,185 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 322 over Little Laurel Run built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 322 over Little Laurel Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 322 over Little Laurel Run carry?

About 12,902 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 322 over Little Laurel Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 322 over Little Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.