US Bridges

SR 0022 over Loyalhanna Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · New Alexandria Borough · Structure no. 000000000041916

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
368 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,120
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0022 over Loyalhanna Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0022 over Loyalhanna Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 32,120 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,489 by 2032. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0022
CrossesLoyalhanna Creek
LocationNew Alexandria Borough
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39584, -79.43394
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,120 (2024)
Projected traffic25,489 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Loyalhanna Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0022 over Loyalhanna 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0022 over Loyalhanna Creek carry?

About 32,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 0022 over Loyalhanna Creek?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0022 over Loyalhanna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.