US Bridges

SR0422 EB over T-604 Metz RD

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Metz EB · Structure no. 000000000019168

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,058
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0422 EB over T-604 Metz RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0422 EB over T-604 Metz RD in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 56 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 4,058 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,966 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0422 EB
CrossesT-604 Metz RD
LocationMetz EB
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.60419, -79.07756
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,058 (2023)
Projected traffic3,966 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$664,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0422 EB over T-604 Metz RD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR0422 EB over T-604 Metz 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR0422 EB over T-604 Metz RD carry?

About 4,058 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR0422 EB over T-604 Metz RD?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR0422 EB over T-604 Metz RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.