US Bridges

US 22 over Emmas Creek

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 Mile East of TR 305 · Structure no. 000000000018574

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,793
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Emmas Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 22 over Emmas Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 95 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 9,793 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,944 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 22
CrossesEmmas Creek
Location0.9 Mile East of TR 305
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.53928, -78.08783
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
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,793 (2024)
Projected traffic10,944 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 22 over Emmas Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US 22 over Emmas 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 over Emmas Creek carry?

About 9,793 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Emmas Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Emmas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.