US Bridges

US 22 over Trib.Juniata River

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 Mile East of TR 26 · Structure no. 000000000018577

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,982
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Trib.Juniata River is a concrete culvert carrying US 22 over Trib.Juniata River in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 10,982 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,612 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22
CrossesTrib.Juniata River
Location0.4 Mile East of TR 26
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.48801, -78.03196
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,982 (2024)
Projected traffic12,612 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Trib.Juniata River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 over Trib.Juniata River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 over Trib.Juniata River carry?

About 10,982 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Trib.Juniata River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US 22 over Trib.Juniata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.