US Bridges

US 22 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · .3 MI E SR3035 Smithfield · Structure no. 000000000018579

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,540
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Crooked Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 22 over Crooked Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 5 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 9,540 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,854 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 22
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.3 MI E SR3035 Smithfield
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.48117, -78.01809
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,540 (2023)
Projected traffic12,854 by 2032
Trucks11%
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 22 over Crooked 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 9,540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.