US Bridges

Liberty ST over Hickory Run

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 250NORTH of Twp RD 394 · Structure no. 000000000022180

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,502
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty ST over Hickory Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty ST over Hickory Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 65 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,502 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,573 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty ST
CrossesHickory Run
Location250NORTH of Twp RD 394
RouteState Highway 18
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.95543, -80.3843
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,502 (2024)
Projected traffic5,573 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Liberty ST over Hickory Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Liberty ST over Hickory 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty ST over Hickory Run carry?

About 3,502 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Liberty ST over Hickory Run?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty ST over Hickory Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.