SR 2022 over Barrs Run
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Pennsylvania · West Bethlehem Township · Structure no. 000000000034941
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 132
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2022 over Barrs Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2022 over Barrs Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 132 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2022 over Barrs Run built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2022 over Barrs 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 2022 over Barrs Run carry?
About 132 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 2022 over Barrs Run?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2022 over Barrs Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.