US Bridges

SR0422 over Cherry Run

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Whitesburg NO.2 · Structure no. 000000000003093

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,009
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0422 over Cherry Run is a concrete slab carrying SR0422 over Cherry Run in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 96 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 8,009 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,071 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0422
CrossesCherry Run
LocationWhitesburg NO.2
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.72448, -79.38368
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,009 (2024)
Projected traffic11,071 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Cherry Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR0422 over Cherry Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR0422 over Cherry Run carry?

About 8,009 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR0422 over Cherry Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR0422 over Cherry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.