US Bridges

SR 0422 over SR 4005

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · South of Lake Arthur · Structure no. 000000000007945

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,085
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0422 over SR 4005 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0422 over SR 4005 in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, 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 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 15,085 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,932 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 103 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 0422
CrossesSR 4005
LocationSouth of Lake Arthur
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.93564, -80.10413
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,085 (2024)
Projected traffic9,932 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$828,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0422 over SR 4005 built?

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

What condition is SR 0422 over SR 4005 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0422 over SR 4005 carry?

About 15,085 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 0422 over SR 4005?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0422 over SR 4005?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.