US Bridges

Cronton Ave over Mccrackens Run

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 750 E of TWP.RD.488 · Structure no. 000000000022235

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,824
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cronton Ave over Mccrackens Run is a concrete culvert carrying Cronton Ave over Mccrackens Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 2,824 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,499 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCronton Ave
CrossesMccrackens Run
Location750 E of TWP.RD.488
RouteState Highway 108
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.01296, -80.24127
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,824 (2024)
Projected traffic4,499 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cronton Ave over Mccrackens Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cronton Ave over Mccrackens 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cronton Ave over Mccrackens Run carry?

About 2,824 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cronton Ave over Mccrackens Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Cronton Ave over Mccrackens Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.