US Bridges

SR0322 over North Fork Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI E SR 36 Intersect. · Structure no. 000000000046198

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,429
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0322 over North Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0322 over North Fork Creek in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,429 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,980 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR0322
CrossesNorth Fork Creek
Location.5 MI E SR 36 Intersect.
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates41.16014, -79.07451
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,429 (2024)
Projected traffic11,980 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 North Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0322 over North Fork Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR0322 over North Fork Creek carry?

About 8,429 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR0322 over North Fork Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR0322 over North Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.