US Bridges

SR 22-US 22 over Lost Creek

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NE Cuba Mills · Structure no. 000000000019917

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,311
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22-US 22 over Lost Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22-US 22 over Lost Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 9,311 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,461 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22-US 22
CrossesLost Creek
Location1 MI NE Cuba Mills
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.60065, -77.38991
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,311 (2024)
Projected traffic9,461 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22-US 22 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22-US 22 over Lost 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 22-US 22 over Lost Creek carry?

About 9,311 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 22-US 22 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22-US 22 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.