US Bridges

SR 0022 over Turtle Creek & Tc R/R

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Municipal of Murrysville · Structure no. 000000000042899

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,035
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0022 over Turtle Creek & Tc R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0022 over Turtle Creek & Tc R/R in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0022
CrossesTurtle Creek & Tc R/R
LocationMunicipal of Murrysville
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4192, -79.65271
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,035 (2024)
Projected traffic25,953 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Turtle Creek & Tc R/R built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0022 over Turtle Creek & Tc R/R 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0022 over Turtle Creek & Tc R/R carry?

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

How long is SR 0022 over Turtle Creek & Tc R/R?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0022 over Turtle Creek & Tc R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.