US Bridges

Eastbrook RD over Hottenbaugh Run

Poor

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mi. W.Of Twp. Rd. 533 · Structure no. 000000000022256

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,416
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastbrook RD over Hottenbaugh Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Eastbrook RD over Hottenbaugh Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,416 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,796 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEastbrook RD
CrossesHottenbaugh Run
Location0.2 Mi. W.Of Twp. Rd. 533
RouteState Highway 168
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.04061, -80.28055
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastbrook RD over Hottenbaugh Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Eastbrook RD over Hottenbaugh Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does Eastbrook RD over Hottenbaugh Run carry?

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

How long is Eastbrook RD over Hottenbaugh Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Eastbrook RD over Hottenbaugh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.