US Bridges

SR0422 WB over SR4422&SR8018

Good

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Watts Hill · Structure no. 000000000019152

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,382
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0422 WB over SR4422&SR8018 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0422 WB over SR4422&SR8018 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,382 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,129 by 2032. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR0422 WB
CrossesSR4422&SR8018
LocationWatts Hill
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.62025, -79.22681
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,382 (2024)
Projected traffic5,129 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR0422 WB over SR4422&SR8018 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0422 WB over SR4422&SR8018 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does SR0422 WB over SR4422&SR8018 carry?

About 1,382 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR0422 WB over SR4422&SR8018?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR0422 WB over SR4422&SR8018?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.