US Bridges

SR0322 over Soldier Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · Prescottville NO.3 · Structure no. 000000000019642

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,897
2024 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 1927 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 98 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 3,897 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,235 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0322
CrossesSoldier Run
LocationPrescottville NO.3
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyJefferson County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.08998, -78.85791
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,897 (2024)
Projected traffic5,235 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0322 over Soldier Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

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 3,897 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR0322 over Soldier Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 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.