US Bridges

US 22(POBSTOR) over US Silica Quarry Road

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mile East of TR 655S · Structure no. 000000000018589

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,068
2024 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

US 22(POBSTOR) over US Silica Quarry Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 22(POBSTOR) over US Silica Quarry Road in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 11,068 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,086 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22(POBSTOR)
CrossesUS Silica Quarry Road
Location0.1 Mile East of TR 655S
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.416, -77.9313
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,068 (2024)
Projected traffic10,086 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22(POBSTOR) over US Silica Quarry Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 22(POBSTOR) over US Silica Quarry Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 22(POBSTOR) over US Silica Quarry Road carry?

About 11,068 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 22(POBSTOR) over US Silica Quarry Road?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 22(POBSTOR) over US Silica Quarry Road?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).