US Bridges

SR 22-US 22 over Wakefield Run

Fair

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI NE Mcveytown · Structure no. 000000000026371

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1934
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,803
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22-US 22 over Wakefield Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 22-US 22 over Wakefield Run in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1934, so it is 103 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 6,803 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,815 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22-US 22
CrossesWakefield Run
Location3 MI NE Mcveytown
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyMifflin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.52861, -77.70517
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,803 (2024)
Projected traffic7,815 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$415,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1934.

What condition is SR 22-US 22 over Wakefield 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 Wakefield Run carry?

About 6,803 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22-US 22 over Wakefield Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.