US Bridges

SR0422 EB over T-840 Chestnut Ridge RD

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Chestnut Ridge EB · Structure no. 000000000019170

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,058
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0422 EB over T-840 Chestnut Ridge RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0422 EB over T-840 Chestnut Ridge RD in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 4,058 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,966 by 2032. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR0422 EB
CrossesT-840 Chestnut Ridge RD
LocationChestnut Ridge EB
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.60618, -79.04754
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0422 EB over T-840 Chestnut Ridge RD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR0422 EB over T-840 Chestnut Ridge 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR0422 EB over T-840 Chestnut Ridge RD carry?

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

How long is SR0422 EB over T-840 Chestnut Ridge RD?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR0422 EB over T-840 Chestnut Ridge RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.