US Bridges

SR0422 over Cheese Run

Good

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Cheese Run · Structure no. 000000000042059

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,517
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0422 over Cheese Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR0422 over Cheese Run in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 12,517 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,526 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR0422
CrossesCheese Run
LocationCheese Run
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.65124, -79.27066
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,517 (2024)
Projected traffic15,526 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0422 over Cheese Run built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0422 over Cheese Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR0422 over Cheese Run carry?

About 12,517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR0422 over Cheese Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR0422 over Cheese Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.