US Bridges

SR0322 over Soldier Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · Prescottville NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000019640

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,834
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0322 over Soldier Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0322 over Soldier Run in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 99 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 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 4,834 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,691 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0322
CrossesSoldier Run
LocationPrescottville NO.1
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyJefferson County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.08479, -78.86714
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,834 (2023)
Projected traffic6,691 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$719,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0322 over Soldier Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is SR0322 over Soldier 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR0322 over Soldier Run carry?

About 4,834 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR0322 over Soldier Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR0322 over Soldier Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.