US Bridges

SR 22-US 22 over Township Road 554

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SE Thompsontown · Structure no. 000000000019953

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,451
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22-US 22 over Township Road 554 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22-US 22 over Township Road 554 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 10,451 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,702 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 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
CrossesTownship Road 554
Location1 MI SE Thompsontown
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.56995, -77.20421
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,451 (2024)
Projected traffic10,702 by 2043
Trucks23%
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$487,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22-US 22 over Township Road 554 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 Township Road 554 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 554 carry?

About 10,451 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 22-US 22 over Township Road 554?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22-US 22 over Township Road 554?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.