US Bridges

SR 22-US 22 over Branch Kishacoquillas CR

Fair

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N Lewistown · Structure no. 000000000026436

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22-US 22 over Branch Kishacoquillas CR is a concrete culvert carrying SR 22-US 22 over Branch Kishacoquillas CR in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 36,350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,256 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22-US 22
CrossesBranch Kishacoquillas CR
Location1 MI N Lewistown
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyMifflin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61355, -77.56964
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,350 (2024)
Projected traffic47,256 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 22-US 22 over Branch Kishacoquillas CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22-US 22 over Branch Kishacoquillas CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22-US 22 over Branch Kishacoquillas CR carry?

About 36,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 22-US 22 over Branch Kishacoquillas CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR 22-US 22 over Branch Kishacoquillas CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.