US Bridges

US 0422 EB over Rt 0018 NB SB Cedar ST

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · @ Int W/ SR 0018 · Structure no. 000000000022321

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
424 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,622
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 0422 EB over Rt 0018 NB SB Cedar ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 0422 EB over Rt 0018 NB SB Cedar ST in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 53 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 6,622 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,539 by 2032. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 0422 EB
CrossesRt 0018 NB SB Cedar ST
Location@ Int W/ SR 0018
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.97549, -80.37181
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,622 (2023)
Projected traffic9,539 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 0422 EB over Rt 0018 NB SB Cedar ST built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 0422 EB over Rt 0018 NB SB Cedar ST 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 over Rt 0018 NB SB Cedar ST carry?

About 6,622 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 0422 EB over Rt 0018 NB SB Cedar ST?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 0422 EB over Rt 0018 NB SB Cedar ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.