US Bridges

Eastbrook Road over Hottenbaugh Run

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 500 West of SR 1009 · Structure no. 000000000022255

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,416
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastbrook Road over Hottenbaugh Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eastbrook Road over Hottenbaugh Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 66 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 3,416 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,796 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesEastbrook Road
CrossesHottenbaugh Run
Location500 West of SR 1009
RouteState Highway 168
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.04083, -80.28473
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,416 (2024)
Projected traffic2,796 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$178,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastbrook Road over Hottenbaugh Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Eastbrook Road over Hottenbaugh 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 Eastbrook Road over Hottenbaugh Run carry?

About 3,416 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Eastbrook Road over Hottenbaugh Run?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Eastbrook Road over Hottenbaugh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.