US Bridges

Moravia Street over SR 422

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · At Moravia Exit · Structure no. 000000000022251

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moravia Street over SR 422 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moravia Street over SR 422 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 54 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2032. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMoravia Street
CrossesSR 422
LocationAt Moravia Exit
RouteState Highway 168
Coordinates40.96946, -80.36509
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2024)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$518,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Moravia Street over SR 422 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Moravia Street over SR 422 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 Moravia Street over SR 422 carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Moravia Street over SR 422?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Moravia Street over SR 422?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.