US Bridges

SR 22-US 22 over SR 2007 & Locust Run

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI W Thompsontown · Structure no. 000000000019941

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
387 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,737
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22-US 22 over SR 2007 & Locust Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22-US 22 over SR 2007 & Locust Run 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 8,737 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,502 by 2043. The structure is 387 ft (118 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 2007 & Locust Run
Location2 MI W Thompsontown
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.56046, -77.27422
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,737 (2024)
Projected traffic10,502 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$687,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22-US 22 over SR 2007 & Locust Run 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 2007 & Locust Run 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 2007 & Locust Run carry?

About 8,737 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 22-US 22 over SR 2007 & Locust Run?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22-US 22 over SR 2007 & Locust Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.