US Bridges

US 522 over N.Br.Little Aughwick Cr.

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 Mi.N.Of Fulton Line · Structure no. 000000000018663

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,002
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 522 over N.Br.Little Aughwick Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 522 over N.Br.Little Aughwick Cr. in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 58 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,002 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,796 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesUS 522
CrossesN.Br.Little Aughwick Cr.
Location0.9 Mi.N.Of Fulton Line
RouteU.S. Route 522
Coordinates40.09553, -77.88885
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,002 (2024)
Projected traffic2,796 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 522 over N.Br.Little Aughwick Cr. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 522 over N.Br.Little Aughwick Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 522 over N.Br.Little Aughwick Cr. carry?

About 3,002 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 522 over N.Br.Little Aughwick Cr.?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 522 over N.Br.Little Aughwick Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.