US Bridges

SR 322 8th Street over Over Allegheny River

Fair

Venango County, Pennsylvania · City of Franklin · Structure no. 000000000033753

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
922 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,567
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322 8th Street over Over Allegheny River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 322 8th Street over Over Allegheny River in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 9,567 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,637 by 2032. The structure is 922 ft (281 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 322 8th Street
CrossesOver Allegheny River
LocationCity of Franklin
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates41.389, -79.81918
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length922 ft (281 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,567 (2024)
Projected traffic14,637 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 322 8th Street over Over Allegheny River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 322 8th Street over Over Allegheny River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 322 8th Street over Over Allegheny River carry?

About 9,567 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 322 8th Street over Over Allegheny River?

The structure is 922 ft (281 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 322 8th Street over Over Allegheny River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.