US Bridges

SR0422 Eb&wb over Trib to Buffalo Creek

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Worthington NO.2 · Structure no. 000000000003071

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,269
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0422 Eb&wb over Trib to Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0422 Eb&wb over Trib to Buffalo Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, 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 5 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 11,269 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,763 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesSR0422 Eb&wb
CrossesTrib to Buffalo Creek
LocationWorthington NO.2
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.8352, -79.62844
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,269 (2024)
Projected traffic12,763 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$504,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0422 Eb&wb over Trib to Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is SR0422 Eb&wb over Trib to Buffalo 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR0422 Eb&wb over Trib to Buffalo Creek carry?

About 11,269 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR0422 Eb&wb over Trib to Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR0422 Eb&wb over Trib to Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.