US Bridges

SR 22-US 22 over Township Road 501

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI NE Mifflintown · Structure no. 000000000019922

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,973
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22-US 22 over Township Road 501 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22-US 22 over Township Road 501 in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 9,973 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,966 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22-US 22
CrossesTownship Road 501
Location2 MI NE Mifflintown
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.58633, -77.37384
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,973 (2024)
Projected traffic9,966 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$488,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22-US 22 over Township Road 501 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 22-US 22 over Township Road 501 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 22-US 22 over Township Road 501 carry?

About 9,973 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 22-US 22 over Township Road 501?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22-US 22 over Township Road 501?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.