US Bridges

SR0422 WB over Lake Arthur

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Moraine WB · Structure no. 000000000007944

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,296 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
7,429
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0422 WB over Lake Arthur is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0422 WB over Lake Arthur in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 56 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 7,429 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,083 by 2032. The structure is 1,296 ft (395 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR0422 WB
CrossesLake Arthur
LocationMoraine WB
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.95213, -80.11477
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,296 ft (395 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,429 (2024)
Projected traffic5,083 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB over Lake Arthur built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR0422 WB over Lake Arthur 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR0422 WB over Lake Arthur carry?

About 7,429 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR0422 WB over Lake Arthur?

The structure is 1,296 ft (395 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR0422 WB over Lake Arthur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.