US Bridges

US 522 over Kendall Run

Poor

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 2.1 Mile South of Pa 16 · Structure no. 000000000017833

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,626
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 522 over Kendall Run is a concrete tee beam carrying US 522 over Kendall Run in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 2,626 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,266 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.7 mi (117 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 522
CrossesKendall Run
Location2.1 Mile South of Pa 16
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90449, -78.01159
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,626 (2024)
Projected traffic3,266 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.7 mi (117 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 522 over Kendall Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 522 over Kendall Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 522 over Kendall Run carry?

About 2,626 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 522 over Kendall Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 522 over Kendall Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.