US Bridges

SR 0022 over Puckety Lane (T-706)

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Municipal of Murrysville · Structure no. 000000000035898

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,035
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0022 over Puckety Lane (T-706) is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0022 over Puckety Lane (T-706) in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37,035 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,953 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 0022
CrossesPuckety Lane (T-706)
LocationMunicipal of Murrysville
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.40803, -79.61232
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,035 (2024)
Projected traffic25,953 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0022 over Puckety Lane (T-706) built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0022 over Puckety Lane (T-706) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0022 over Puckety Lane (T-706) carry?

About 37,035 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 0022 over Puckety Lane (T-706)?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0022 over Puckety Lane (T-706)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.