US Bridges

SR 0022 over Beaver Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Salem Township · Structure no. 000000000035909

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0022 over Beaver Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0022 over Beaver Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 33,260 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,321 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0022
CrossesBeaver Run
LocationSalem Township
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40003, -79.55707
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,260 (2024)
Projected traffic31,321 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0022 over Beaver Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0022 over Beaver Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0022 over Beaver Run carry?

About 33,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 0022 over Beaver Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0022 over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.