US Bridges

SR 4022 Buxton RD over Over Porter Run

Poor

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Plum Township · Structure no. 000000000033859

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4022 Buxton RD over Over Porter Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 4022 Buxton RD over Over Porter Run in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 85 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 4022 Buxton RD
CrossesOver Porter Run
LocationPlum Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.55105, -79.84871
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic218 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4022 Buxton RD over Over Porter Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is SR 4022 Buxton RD over Over Porter Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4022 Buxton RD over Over Porter Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 4022 Buxton RD over Over Porter Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4022 Buxton RD over Over Porter Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.