US Bridges

SR0422 over Plum Creek

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Kimmel School · Structure no. 000000000003094

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,669
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0422 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0422 over Plum Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 67 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 10,669 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,078 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR0422
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationKimmel School
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.67742, -79.32551
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,669 (2024)
Projected traffic12,078 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$670,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0422 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR0422 over Plum 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR0422 over Plum Creek carry?

About 10,669 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR0422 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR0422 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.