US Bridges

SR 0022 over Spruce Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Derry Township · Structure no. 000000000035918

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,157
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0022 over Spruce Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0022 over Spruce Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 74 years old, older 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 25,157 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,050 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0022
CrossesSpruce Run
LocationDerry Township
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42139, -79.34532
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,157 (2024)
Projected traffic24,050 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Spruce Run built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 0022 over Spruce 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 Spruce Run carry?

About 25,157 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 0022 over Spruce Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 0022 over Spruce Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.