US 522 over I-70
PoorFulton County, Pennsylvania · Over I-70 at Exit 168 · Structure no. 000000000017820
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 197 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,992
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 522 over I-70 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 522 over I-70 in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,992 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,051 by 2032. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 522 over I-70 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is US 522 over I-70 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does US 522 over I-70 carry?
About 1,992 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 522 over I-70?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 522 over I-70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.