US Bridges

US 22 over Sugar Grove Run

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 Mile East of TR 829 · Structure no. 000000000018586

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,583
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Sugar Grove Run is a concrete culvert carrying US 22 over Sugar Grove Run in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 85 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 10,583 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,040 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22
CrossesSugar Grove Run
Location0.4 Mile East of TR 829
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44072, -77.93737
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,583 (2023)
Projected traffic12,040 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$420,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over Sugar Grove Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 22 over Sugar Grove Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 over Sugar Grove Run carry?

About 10,583 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Sugar Grove Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US 22 over Sugar Grove Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.