US Bridges

SR0022 Eb&wb over Lear RD

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Blairsville NO.3 · Structure no. 000000000018974

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,096
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0022 Eb&wb over Lear RD is a concrete tee beam carrying SR0022 Eb&wb over Lear RD in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 29,096 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,776 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR0022 Eb&wb
CrossesLear RD
LocationBlairsville NO.3
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.44002, -79.25957
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,096 (2024)
Projected traffic21,776 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Lear RD built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0022 Eb&wb over Lear RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR0022 Eb&wb over Lear RD carry?

About 29,096 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR0022 Eb&wb over Lear RD?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR0022 Eb&wb over Lear RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.