US Bridges

SR 0422 over Crooked Creek

Good

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 MI E SR 56 Inter. · Structure no. 000000000052529

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,990
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0422 over Crooked Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0422 over Crooked Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 10,990 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,880 by 2032. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSR 0422
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.6 MI E SR 56 Inter.
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.65448, -79.29126
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,990 (2023)
Projected traffic14,880 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0422 over Crooked 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0422 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 10,990 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 0422 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0422 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.