US Bridges

SR 22-US 22 over Musser Run

Fair

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SW Mcveytown · Structure no. 000000000026368

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,199
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22-US 22 over Musser Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 22-US 22 over Musser Run in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 6,199 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,751 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22-US 22
CrossesMusser Run
Location1 MI SW Mcveytown
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyMifflin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.48397, -77.76273
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,199 (2023)
Projected traffic6,751 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$362,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22-US 22 over Musser Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22-US 22 over Musser 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22-US 22 over Musser Run carry?

About 6,199 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 22-US 22 over Musser Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22-US 22 over Musser Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.