US Bridges

US 522 over S. Br. Lt Aughwick Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mi. South of Hunt.Co. · Structure no. 000000000017842

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,002
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 522 over S. Br. Lt Aughwick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 522 over S. Br. Lt Aughwick Creek in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 99 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 6 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 3,002 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,002 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 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
CrossesS. Br. Lt Aughwick Creek
Location0.2 Mi. South of Hunt.Co.
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08062, -77.89599
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,002 (2024)
Projected traffic3,002 by 2032
Trucks11%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 522 over S. Br. Lt Aughwick Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 522 over S. Br. Lt Aughwick Creek 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 S. Br. Lt Aughwick Creek carry?

About 3,002 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 522 over S. Br. Lt Aughwick Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 522 over S. Br. Lt Aughwick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.