Benjamin Franklin over Business Route 422
FairLawrence County, Pennsylvania · Shenango Twp.Over SR 2004 · Structure no. 000000000022333
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,124
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benjamin Franklin over Business Route 422 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benjamin Franklin over Business Route 422 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, 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 14,124 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,516 by 2032. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 56 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Benjamin Franklin over Business Route 422 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Benjamin Franklin over Business Route 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Benjamin Franklin over Business Route 422 carry?
About 14,124 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Benjamin Franklin over Business Route 422?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Benjamin Franklin over Business Route 422?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.