US Bridges

SR 0022 SH over Potato Garden Rd.

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 761E.OF Wash.Co.Line · Structure no. 000000000000547

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,157
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0022 SH over Potato Garden Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0022 SH over Potato Garden Rd. in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 21,157 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,626 by 2032. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 0022 SH
CrossesPotato Garden Rd.
Location761E.OF Wash.Co.Line
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42689, -80.29463
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,157 (2023)
Projected traffic30,626 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0022 SH over Potato Garden Rd. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0022 SH over Potato Garden Rd. 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0022 SH over Potato Garden Rd. carry?

About 21,157 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0022 SH over Potato Garden Rd.?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0022 SH over Potato Garden Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.