US Bridges

US 30 over US 522

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · Over TR 522 · Structure no. 000000000017782

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over US 522 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over US 522 in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,328 by 2032. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 30
CrossesUS 522
LocationOver TR 522
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9435, -77.99352
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,790 (2024)
Projected traffic3,328 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over US 522 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 30 over US 522 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over US 522 carry?

About 2,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over US 522?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over US 522?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.