US Bridges

Main ST over Spangler Run

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 Mi. S.E. of SR 2001 · Structure no. 000000000022291

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,294
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Spangler Run is a steel culvert carrying Main ST over Spangler Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 3,294 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,668 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesSpangler Run
Location3/4 Mi. S.E. of SR 2001
RouteState Highway 288
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.87701, -80.31746
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,294 (2024)
Projected traffic4,668 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Spangler Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Spangler 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 Main ST over Spangler Run carry?

About 3,294 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Spangler Run?

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

Who owns Main ST over Spangler Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.