US Bridges

US 522 over T396 Augwk.Crk. Ebtop RR

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 1.0 Mi.N. of Shirleysburg · Structure no. 000000000018672

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,141 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,143
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 522 over T396 Augwk.Crk. Ebtop RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 522 over T396 Augwk.Crk. Ebtop RR in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 5,143 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,296 by 2032. The structure is 1,141 ft (347.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 522
CrossesT396 Augwk.Crk. Ebtop RR
Location1.0 Mi.N. of Shirleysburg
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30976, -77.87379
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,141 ft (347.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,143 (2024)
Projected traffic8,296 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 522 over T396 Augwk.Crk. Ebtop RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 522 over T396 Augwk.Crk. Ebtop RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 522 over T396 Augwk.Crk. Ebtop RR carry?

About 5,143 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 522 over T396 Augwk.Crk. Ebtop RR?

The structure is 1,141 ft (347.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 522 over T396 Augwk.Crk. Ebtop RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.