US Bridges

US22/322EB; SR0022 over Cocolamus Creek

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 0.5MI SE of Millerstown · Structure no. 000000000029473

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,096
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US22/322EB; SR0022 over Cocolamus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US22/322EB; SR0022 over Cocolamus Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 8,096 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,003 by 2032. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS22/322EB; SR0022
CrossesCocolamus Creek
Location0.5MI SE of Millerstown
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.54053, -77.14559
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,096 (2024)
Projected traffic13,003 by 2032
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US22/322EB; SR0022 over Cocolamus Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US22/322EB; SR0022 over Cocolamus Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does US22/322EB; SR0022 over Cocolamus Creek carry?

About 8,096 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US22/322EB; SR0022 over Cocolamus Creek?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US22/322EB; SR0022 over Cocolamus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.