US Bridges

SR0322 over Soldier Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · Rathmel NO.4 · Structure no. 000000000019645

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,344
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 1936 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 89 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 4,344 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,781 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesSR0322
CrossesSoldier Run
LocationRathmel NO.4
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates41.09165, -78.8287
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,344 (2024)
Projected traffic4,781 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR0322 over Soldier Run carry?

About 4,344 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR0322 over Soldier Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR0322 over Soldier Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.