US Bridges

SR 0422 over Little Yellow Creek

Good

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 MI W SR 403 Intersec. · Structure no. 000000000047577

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,562
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0422 over Little Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0422 over Little Yellow Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,562 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,737 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 0422
CrossesLittle Yellow Creek
Location1.4 MI W SR 403 Intersec.
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.56179, -78.94587
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,562 (2024)
Projected traffic5,737 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 SR 0422 over Little Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0422 over Little Yellow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0422 over Little Yellow Creek carry?

About 6,562 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 0422 over Little Yellow Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0422 over Little Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.