US Bridges

SR0022 Eb&wb over Conemaugh River

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Blairsville NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000018972

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
658 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,532
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0022 Eb&wb over Conemaugh River is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying SR0022 Eb&wb over Conemaugh River in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 74 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 20,532 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,550 by 2032. The structure is 658 ft (200.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR0022 Eb&wb
CrossesConemaugh River
LocationBlairsville NO.1
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.43766, -79.2729
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length658 ft (200.6 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,532 (2024)
Projected traffic23,550 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0022 Eb&wb over Conemaugh River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR0022 Eb&wb over Conemaugh River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR0022 Eb&wb over Conemaugh River carry?

About 20,532 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR0022 Eb&wb over Conemaugh River?

The structure is 658 ft (200.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR0022 Eb&wb over Conemaugh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.