US Bridges

Martha Street over US 422

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mi. East of SR 0168 · Structure no. 000000000022325

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martha Street over US 422 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Martha Street over US 422 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2032. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMartha Street
CrossesUS 422
Location1/2 Mi. East of SR 0168
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.96797, -80.35189
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2024)
Projected traffic184 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Martha Street over US 422 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Martha Street over US 422 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 Martha Street over US 422 carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Martha Street over US 422?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Martha Street over US 422?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.