US Bridges

US 522 over Craig Run

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 Mile North of TR 641 · Structure no. 000000000018666

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,032
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 522 over Craig Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 522 over Craig Run in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 57 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 6,032 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,895 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesUS 522
CrossesCraig Run
Location1.3 Mile North of TR 641
RouteU.S. Route 522
Coordinates40.19224, -77.8846
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,032 (2024)
Projected traffic4,895 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 Craig Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 522 over Craig Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 522 over Craig Run carry?

About 6,032 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 522 over Craig Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 522 over Craig Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.