US Bridges

Washington RD over SR 0422-BEN Franklin Hw

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · SR 0065 over SR 0422 · Structure no. 000000000022221

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,920
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington RD over SR 0422-BEN Franklin Hw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington RD over SR 0422-BEN Franklin Hw in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 54 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 8,920 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,752 by 2032. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington RD
CrossesSR 0422-BEN Franklin Hw
LocationSR 0065 over SR 0422
RouteState Highway 65
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97219, -80.31402
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,920 (2024)
Projected traffic11,752 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$458,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington RD over SR 0422-BEN Franklin Hw built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Washington RD over SR 0422-BEN Franklin Hw 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 Washington RD over SR 0422-BEN Franklin Hw carry?

About 8,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Washington RD over SR 0422-BEN Franklin Hw?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Washington RD over SR 0422-BEN Franklin Hw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.