US Bridges

Hartzell School RD over Connoquenessing Creek

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · @ Intersection W/Sr 1009 · Structure no. 000000000047566

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
782
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartzell School RD over Connoquenessing Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hartzell School RD over Connoquenessing Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 782 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHartzell School RD
CrossesConnoquenessing Creek
Location@ Intersection W/Sr 1009
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.80694, -80.2
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic782 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hartzell School RD over Connoquenessing Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartzell School RD over Connoquenessing Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hartzell School RD over Connoquenessing Creek carry?

About 782 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hartzell School RD over Connoquenessing Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hartzell School RD over Connoquenessing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.