US Bridges

SR 285 over Bennett Run

Good

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · North Shenango Township · Structure no. 000000000053744

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,178
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 285 over Bennett Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 285 over Bennett Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,178 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,348 by 2037. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 285
CrossesBennett Run
LocationNorth Shenango Township
RouteState Highway 285
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.60222, -80.43092
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,178 (2023)
Projected traffic2,348 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 285 over Bennett Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 285 over Bennett 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 285 over Bennett Run carry?

About 2,178 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 285 over Bennett Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 285 over Bennett Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).