US Bridges

SR0422 over SR2004

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · NE of Butler · Structure no. 000000000007959

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,054
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0422 over SR2004 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0422 over SR2004 in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, 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 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 23,054 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,822 by 2032. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR0422
CrossesSR2004
LocationNE of Butler
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.86934, -79.86411
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,054 (2024)
Projected traffic26,822 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0422 over SR2004 built?

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

What condition is SR0422 over SR2004 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR0422 over SR2004 carry?

About 23,054 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR0422 over SR2004?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR0422 over SR2004?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.