US Bridges

SR 422 EB over Shen R Indstry. ST Nc

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 250 N.W.Of SR 0168 · Structure no. 000000000022323

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,765 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,622
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 422 EB over Shen R Indstry. ST Nc is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 422 EB over Shen R Indstry. ST Nc in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 5 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 1,765 ft (538 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 422 EB
CrossesShen R Indstry. ST Nc
Location250 N.W.Of SR 0168
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97224, -80.36859
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,765 ft (538 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 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, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 422 EB over Shen R Indstry. ST Nc built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 422 EB over Shen R Indstry. ST Nc 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 422 EB over Shen R Indstry. ST Nc carry?

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

How long is SR 422 EB over Shen R Indstry. ST Nc?

The structure is 1,765 ft (538 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 422 EB over Shen R Indstry. ST Nc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.