US Bridges

Old Route 422 Rt over Slippery Rock Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 250 W of Muddy Creek RD · Structure no. 000000000022563

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Route 422 Rt over Slippery Rock Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Old Route 422 Rt over Slippery Rock Creek in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Route 422 Rt
CrossesSlippery Rock Creek
Location250 W of Muddy Creek RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.97157, -80.1819
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$764,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Route 422 Rt over Slippery Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Route 422 Rt over Slippery Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Route 422 Rt over Slippery Rock Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Old Route 422 Rt over Slippery Rock Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Route 422 Rt over Slippery Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.