US Bridges

US 522 over Tenmile Run

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 2.0 Mi. North of Turnpike · Structure no. 000000000017840

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,454
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 522 over Tenmile Run is a concrete tee beam carrying US 522 over Tenmile Run in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 102 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 2,454 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 522
CrossesTenmile Run
Location2.0 Mi. North of Turnpike
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06314, -77.95006
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,454 (2024)
Projected traffic2,370 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$417,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 522 over Tenmile Run built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US 522 over Tenmile Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 522 over Tenmile Run carry?

About 2,454 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 522 over Tenmile Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 522 over Tenmile Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.