US Bridges

SR 0022 over Raccoon Creek

Poor

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Smith Township · Structure no. 000000000034367

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,995
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0022 over Raccoon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0022 over Raccoon Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 19,995 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,963 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0022
CrossesRaccoon Creek
LocationSmith Township
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4229, -80.36833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,995 (2023)
Projected traffic24,963 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$675,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0022 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0022 over Raccoon 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0022 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 19,995 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 0022 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m).

Who owns SR 0022 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.