US Bridges

Nelson Driveway over E.Br. Conneaut Creek

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mi. North of SR 4010 · Structure no. 000000000043209

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nelson Driveway over E.Br. Conneaut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nelson Driveway over E.Br. Conneaut Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 90 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNelson Driveway
CrossesE.Br. Conneaut Creek
Location0.1 Mi. North of SR 4010
RouteCity Street 7202
Coordinates41.80777, -80.46754
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nelson Driveway over E.Br. Conneaut Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Nelson Driveway over E.Br. Conneaut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Nelson Driveway over E.Br. Conneaut Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Nelson Driveway over E.Br. Conneaut Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Nelson Driveway over E.Br. Conneaut Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.