US Bridges

US 522 (lr 193) over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · Near Fort Littleton Intg · Structure no. 000000000017967

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,281
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

US 522 (lr 193) over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 522 (lr 193) over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 86 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 3,281 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,911 by 2030. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 522 (lr 193)
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationNear Fort Littleton Intg
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04659, -77.96447
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,281 (2024)
Projected traffic3,911 by 2030
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$691,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 522 (lr 193) over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 522 (lr 193) over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 522 (lr 193) over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 3,281 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 522 (lr 193) over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 522 (lr 193) over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.