US Bridges

SR 4022 over Rush Run

Poor

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Luzerne Township · Structure no. 000000000017013

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1920
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
690
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 4022 over Rush Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4022 over Rush Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1920, so it is 115 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,396 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4022
CrossesRush Run
LocationLuzerne Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0024, -79.9305
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2024)
Projected traffic1,396 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$133,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4022 over Rush Run built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1920.

What condition is SR 4022 over Rush Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4022 over Rush Run carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4022 over Rush Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR 4022 over Rush Run?

It is owned by the Railroad.