US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave. over Wells Run

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 1.1 Mi.W. of Pa St.Line · Structure no. 1502719

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,989
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave. over Wells Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennsylvania Ave. over Wells Run in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 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 11,989 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,641 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Ave.
CrossesWells Run
Location1.1 Mi.W. of Pa St.Line
RouteState Highway 39
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.63934, -80.53679
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,989 (2015)
Projected traffic16,641 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 Pennsylvania Ave. over Wells Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave. over Wells Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave. over Wells Run carry?

About 11,989 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave. over Wells Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave. over Wells Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.