US Bridges

New Castle ST over Mclures Run

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 1420 South of SR 0208 · Structure no. 000000000022240

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,191
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Castle ST over Mclures Run is a concrete frame carrying New Castle ST over Mclures Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,191 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,980 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Castle ST
CrossesMclures Run
Location1420 South of SR 0208
RouteState Highway 158
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.11856, -80.33537
Functional classRural Major 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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,191 (2024)
Projected traffic3,980 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Castle ST over Mclures Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Castle ST over Mclures 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does New Castle ST over Mclures Run carry?

About 3,191 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New Castle ST over Mclures Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns New Castle ST over Mclures Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.