US Bridges

SR 0022 Eb&wb over SR 0217 & NS RR

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Flenniken NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000018973

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,532
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0022 Eb&wb over SR 0217 & NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0022 Eb&wb over SR 0217 & NS RR in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 20,532 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,550 by 2032. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0022 Eb&wb
CrossesSR 0217 & NS RR
LocationFlenniken NO.1
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43893, -79.26972
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,532 (2024)
Projected traffic23,550 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0022 Eb&wb over SR 0217 & NS RR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 0022 Eb&wb over SR 0217 & NS 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0022 Eb&wb over SR 0217 & NS RR carry?

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

How long is SR 0022 Eb&wb over SR 0217 & NS RR?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0022 Eb&wb over SR 0217 & NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.