US Bridges

SR 22-US 22 over Musser Run

Fair

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · Mcveytown · Structure no. 000000000026369

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 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 tee beam carrying SR 22-US 22 over Musser Run in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22-US 22
CrossesMusser Run
LocationMcveytown
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyMifflin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49379, -77.74238
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$468,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1933, making it 92 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 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22-US 22 over Musser Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.