US Bridges

Market ST over Neshannock Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 300WEST of SR 0168 · Structure no. 000000000022274

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,474
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market ST over Neshannock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Market ST over Neshannock Creek in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 63 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 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 3,474 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,809 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMarket ST
CrossesNeshannock Creek
Location300WEST of SR 0168
RouteState Highway 208
Coordinates41.11207, -80.25657
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,474 (2024)
Projected traffic4,809 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$486,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Market ST over Neshannock Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Market ST over Neshannock Creek 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 Market ST over Neshannock Creek carry?

About 3,474 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Market ST over Neshannock Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Market ST over Neshannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.