US Bridges

SR 0403 over Blacklick Creek

Good

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · 1MI N SR 22 Intersec. · Structure no. 000000000046846

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,468
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0403 over Blacklick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0403 over Blacklick Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,468 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,401 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 0403
CrossesBlacklick Creek
Location1MI N SR 22 Intersec.
RouteState Highway 403
Coordinates40.46749, -79.00117
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,468 (2024)
Projected traffic1,401 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 0403 over Blacklick Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0403 over Blacklick Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0403 over Blacklick Creek carry?

About 1,468 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0403 over Blacklick Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0403 over Blacklick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.