US Bridges

SR8008 over SR1422 (business Rte)

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Gault · Structure no. 000000000003089

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR8008 over SR1422 (business Rte) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR8008 over SR1422 (business Rte) in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,286 by 2032. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR8008
CrossesSR1422 (business Rte)
LocationGault
RouteState Highway 0
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79687, -79.51127
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2024)
Projected traffic1,286 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR8008 over SR1422 (business Rte) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR8008 over SR1422 (business Rte) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR8008 over SR1422 (business Rte) carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR8008 over SR1422 (business Rte)?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR8008 over SR1422 (business Rte)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.