US Bridges

US 0022 EB WB over Abers Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Near TR 286 Exit Ramp · Structure no. 000000000000566

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,026
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 0022 EB WB over Abers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 0022 EB WB over Abers Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 39,026 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,923 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long.

CarriesUS 0022 EB WB
CrossesAbers Creek
LocationNear TR 286 Exit Ramp
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.42717, -79.72216
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,026 (2024)
Projected traffic28,923 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$302,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 0022 EB WB over Abers Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 0022 EB WB over Abers 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US 0022 EB WB over Abers Creek carry?

About 39,026 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 0022 EB WB over Abers Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m).

Who owns US 0022 EB WB over Abers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.