US Bridges

SR 1022 over Whitehorn Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Salem Township · Structure no. 000000000036402

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1022 over Whitehorn Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 1022 over Whitehorn Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1022
CrossesWhitehorn Creek
LocationSalem Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39323, -79.48076
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2023)
Projected traffic248 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1022 over Whitehorn Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1022 over Whitehorn Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1022 over Whitehorn Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 1022 over Whitehorn Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1022 over Whitehorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.