US Bridges

SR0022 Eb&wb over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Blairsville NO.5 · Structure no. 000000000018976

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,096
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0022 Eb&wb over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0022 Eb&wb over Norfolk Southern RR in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 72 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 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR0022 Eb&wb
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationBlairsville NO.5
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.44047, -79.25086
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,096 (2024)
Projected traffic21,776 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 SR0022 Eb&wb over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR0022 Eb&wb over Norfolk Southern 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR0022 Eb&wb over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

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

How long is SR0022 Eb&wb over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR0022 Eb&wb over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.