US Bridges

SR0422 over SR 0356

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · West of Butler · Structure no. 000000000007952

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,233
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0422 over SR 0356 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0422 over SR 0356 in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 19,233 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,817 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 90 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR0422
CrossesSR 0356
LocationWest of Butler
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.88223, -79.95203
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,233 (2024)
Projected traffic28,817 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0422 over SR 0356 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0422 over SR 0356 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 over SR 0356 carry?

About 19,233 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR0422 over SR 0356?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR0422 over SR 0356?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.