US Bridges

SR 4022 over Branch of Buffalo Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Buffalo Township · Structure no. 000000000068147

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4022 over Branch of Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4022 over Branch of Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 4022
CrossesBranch of Buffalo Creek
LocationBuffalo Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.16761, -80.32644
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4022 over Branch of Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4022 over Branch of Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4022 over Branch of Buffalo Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 4022 over Branch of Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4022 over Branch of Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.