US Bridges

US 522 over Tannery Run

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 Mile North of SR 2007 · Structure no. 000000000018665

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,002
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 522 over Tannery Run is a steel culvert carrying US 522 over Tannery Run in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 59 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 3,002 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,796 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 522
CrossesTannery Run
Location1.2 Mile North of SR 2007
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16881, -77.86349
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$376,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 522 over Tannery Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 522 over Tannery 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 522 over Tannery Run carry?

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

How long is US 522 over Tannery Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns US 522 over Tannery Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.