US Bridges

SR 322 Liberty St. over Over Shenango River

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Jamestown Borough · Structure no. 000000000025862

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,902
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322 Liberty St. over Over Shenango River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 322 Liberty St. over Over Shenango River in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,902 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,604 by 2032. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 322 Liberty St.
CrossesOver Shenango River
LocationJamestown Borough
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates41.48461, -80.44287
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,902 (2023)
Projected traffic8,604 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 322 Liberty St. over Over Shenango River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 322 Liberty St. over Over Shenango River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 322 Liberty St. over Over Shenango River carry?

About 1,902 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 322 Liberty St. over Over Shenango River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 322 Liberty St. over Over Shenango River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.