US Bridges

US 522 over Licking Creek

Good

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 1.56 Mile South of Pa 475 · Structure no. 000000000045989

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,098
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 522 over Licking Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 522 over Licking Creek in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,098 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,805 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 522
CrossesLicking Creek
Location1.56 Mile South of Pa 475
RouteU.S. Route 522
Coordinates40.01224, -77.96656
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,098 (2024)
Projected traffic6,805 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 522 over Licking Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 522 over Licking Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does US 522 over Licking Creek carry?

About 5,098 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 522 over Licking Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 522 over Licking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.