US Bridges

SR 322 Van Bridge over East Sandy Creek

Good

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Rockland Township · Structure no. 000000000033756

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,595
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322 Van Bridge over East Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 322 Van Bridge over East Sandy Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,595 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,607 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 322 Van Bridge
CrossesEast Sandy Creek
LocationRockland Township
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates41.31732, -79.65508
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,595 (2024)
Projected traffic6,607 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Van Bridge over East Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 322 Van Bridge over East Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 322 Van Bridge over East Sandy Creek carry?

About 5,595 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 322 Van Bridge over East Sandy Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 322 Van Bridge over East Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.