US Bridges

T741 Old Route 422 over Trib Slippery Rock Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 275 North of SR 422 · Structure no. 000000000041936

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T741 Old Route 422 over Trib Slippery Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T741 Old Route 422 over Trib Slippery Rock Creek in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT741 Old Route 422
CrossesTrib Slippery Rock Creek
Location275 North of SR 422
RouteCity Street 7212
Coordinates40.96949, -80.187
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T741 Old Route 422 over Trib Slippery Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is T741 Old Route 422 over Trib 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 T741 Old Route 422 over Trib Slippery Rock Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T741 Old Route 422 over Trib Slippery Rock Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T741 Old Route 422 over Trib Slippery Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.