US Bridges

US 0422 EB WB over Sankey Run

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 150EAST of SR 4007 · Structure no. 000000000022306

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 0422 EB WB over Sankey Run is a concrete slab carrying US 0422 EB WB over Sankey Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,490 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,469 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 0422 EB WB
CrossesSankey Run
Location150EAST of SR 4007
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates41.03721, -80.40962
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,490 (2024)
Projected traffic5,469 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US 0422 EB WB over Sankey Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 0422 EB WB over Sankey Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 0422 EB WB over Sankey Run carry?

About 7,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 0422 EB WB over Sankey Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US 0422 EB WB over Sankey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.