US Bridges

5th St. over Connoquenessing Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · Ellwood CITY-5th St. · Structure no. 000000000022217

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
803 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,087
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th St. over Connoquenessing Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th St. over Connoquenessing Creek in Lawrence 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 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 11,087 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,286 by 2032. The structure is 803 ft (244.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries5th St.
CrossesConnoquenessing Creek
LocationEllwood CITY-5th St.
RouteState Highway 65
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86399, -80.28713
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length803 ft (244.8 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,087 (2024)
Projected traffic15,286 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th St. over Connoquenessing Creek built?

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

What condition is 5th St. over Connoquenessing Creek 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 5th St. over Connoquenessing Creek carry?

About 11,087 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 5th St. over Connoquenessing Creek?

The structure is 803 ft (244.8 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 5th St. over Connoquenessing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.