US Bridges

Blue Falls Road over Tr.Conneaut Ck.

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 MI E.Conneautville · Structure no. 000000000044058

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Falls Road over Tr.Conneaut Ck. is a concrete frame carrying Blue Falls Road over Tr.Conneaut Ck. in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Falls Road
CrossesTr.Conneaut Ck.
Location1.4 MI E.Conneautville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.758, -80.34116
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Falls Road over Tr.Conneaut Ck. built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Falls Road over Tr.Conneaut Ck. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Blue Falls Road over Tr.Conneaut Ck. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Blue Falls Road over Tr.Conneaut Ck.?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Falls Road over Tr.Conneaut Ck.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.