US Bridges

SR 2023 over Benningtons Spring Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · North Union Township · Structure no. 000000000016877

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,675
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2023 over Benningtons Spring Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2023 over Benningtons Spring Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 72 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 2,675 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,889 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2023
CrossesBenningtons Spring Run
LocationNorth Union Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.87608, -79.69624
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,675 (2024)
Projected traffic2,889 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$251,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2023 over Benningtons Spring Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 2023 over Benningtons Spring Run 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does SR 2023 over Benningtons Spring Run carry?

About 2,675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2023 over Benningtons Spring Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2023 over Benningtons Spring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.