US Bridges

SR 22-US 22 over SR 2005

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI W Thompsontown · Structure no. 000000000019936

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

About this bridge

SR 22-US 22 over SR 2005 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22-US 22 over SR 2005 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 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 8,298 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,979 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 44 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 2005
Location4 MI W Thompsontown
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.54778, -77.31329
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating109 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,298 (2024)
Projected traffic9,979 by 2043
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$431,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22-US 22 over SR 2005 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 2005 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 2005 carry?

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

How long is SR 22-US 22 over SR 2005?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22-US 22 over SR 2005?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.