US Bridges

SR0422 EB over SR3007 & Lit Connoq CR

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Meridian Road EB · Structure no. 000000000007950

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,391
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0422 EB over SR3007 & Lit Connoq CR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR0422 EB over SR3007 & Lit Connoq CR in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 55 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 9,391 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,092 by 2032. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesSR0422 EB
CrossesSR3007 & Lit Connoq CR
LocationMeridian Road EB
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.88436, -79.96696
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,391 (2024)
Projected traffic14,092 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0422 EB over SR3007 & Lit Connoq CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR0422 EB over SR3007 & Lit Connoq CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR0422 EB over SR3007 & Lit Connoq CR carry?

About 9,391 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR0422 EB over SR3007 & Lit Connoq CR?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR0422 EB over SR3007 & Lit Connoq CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.