US Bridges

SR0422 Eb&wb over SR4035; Buffalo CR

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Worthington NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000003069

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
895 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,927
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0422 Eb&wb over SR4035; Buffalo CR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR0422 Eb&wb over SR4035; Buffalo CR in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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 11,927 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,946 by 2032. The structure is 895 ft (272.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0422 Eb&wb
CrossesSR4035; Buffalo CR
LocationWorthington NO.1
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.83975, -79.64563
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length895 ft (272.8 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,927 (2024)
Projected traffic13,946 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 SR0422 Eb&wb over SR4035; Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR0422 Eb&wb over SR4035; Buffalo CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR0422 Eb&wb over SR4035; Buffalo CR carry?

About 11,927 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR0422 Eb&wb over SR4035; Buffalo CR?

The structure is 895 ft (272.8 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR0422 Eb&wb over SR4035; Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.