US Bridges

SR 22-US 22 over Valley Road

Fair

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · Lewistown · Structure no. 000000000026443

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,029
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22-US 22 over Valley Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 22-US 22 over Valley Road in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 14,029 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,023 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22-US 22
CrossesValley Road
LocationLewistown
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyMifflin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59313, -77.5582
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,029 (2023)
Projected traffic14,023 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$616,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22-US 22 over Valley Road built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 22-US 22 over Valley Road 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 Valley Road carry?

About 14,029 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 22-US 22 over Valley Road?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22-US 22 over Valley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.