US Bridges

SR 22-US 22 over SR 35-PA 35

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NE Mifflintown · Structure no. 000000000019924

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,298
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22-US 22 over SR 35-PA 35 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22-US 22 over SR 35-PA 35 in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 53 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 8,298 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,979 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 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
CrossesSR 35-PA 35
Location1 MI NE Mifflintown
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.58051, -77.37253
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,298 (2024)
Projected traffic9,979 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22-US 22 over SR 35-PA 35 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 22-US 22 over SR 35-PA 35 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 SR 35-PA 35 carry?

About 8,298 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 22-US 22 over SR 35-PA 35?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22-US 22 over SR 35-PA 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.