US Bridges

US 22 over Mill Creek

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 361 Feet West of TR 655N · Structure no. 000000000018587

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

About this bridge

US 22 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 22 over Mill Creek 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesUS 22
CrossesMill Creek
Location361 Feet West of TR 655N
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.43771, -77.93267
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$971,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is US 22 over Mill 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 over Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is US 22 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m).

Who owns US 22 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.