US Bridges

SR0422 Eb&wb over Connoq Cr;delwood Rd;rr

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Shearer · Structure no. 000000000007957

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
492 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,819
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0422 Eb&wb over Connoq Cr;delwood Rd;rr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0422 Eb&wb over Connoq Cr;delwood Rd;rr in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 65 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 21,819 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,817 by 2032. The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR0422 Eb&wb
CrossesConnoq Cr;delwood Rd;rr
LocationShearer
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.87438, -79.87694
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.
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length492 ft (150 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,819 (2024)
Projected traffic28,817 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0422 Eb&wb over Connoq Cr;delwood Rd;rr built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR0422 Eb&wb over Connoq Cr;delwood Rd;rr 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR0422 Eb&wb over Connoq Cr;delwood Rd;rr carry?

About 21,819 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR0422 Eb&wb over Connoq Cr;delwood Rd;rr?

The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR0422 Eb&wb over Connoq Cr;delwood Rd;rr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.