US Bridges

SR 285 Causeway over Over Pymatuning Res

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · North Shenango Township · Structure no. 000000000013083

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,104
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 285 Causeway over Over Pymatuning Res is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 285 Causeway over Over Pymatuning Res in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 92 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 3,104 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,465 by 2032. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 285 Causeway
CrossesOver Pymatuning Res
LocationNorth Shenango Township
RouteState Highway 285
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.60672, -80.51026
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,104 (2023)
Projected traffic4,465 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 285 Causeway over Over Pymatuning Res built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 285 Causeway over Over Pymatuning Res 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 285 Causeway over Over Pymatuning Res carry?

About 3,104 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 285 Causeway over Over Pymatuning Res?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 285 Causeway over Over Pymatuning Res?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.