US Bridges

SR 2022 over Brush Creek

Poor

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.Nw.Of Johnsonburg · Structure no. 000000000031645

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2022 over Brush Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 2022 over Brush Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 115 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 4 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.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 2022
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1 Mi.Nw.Of Johnsonburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.88078, -78.85462
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$638,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2022 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 2022 over Brush 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2022 over Brush Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 2022 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2022 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.