US Bridges

East Poland Av over Hickory Run

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 MI W of N Beaver Line · Structure no. 000000000022294

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,189
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Poland Av over Hickory Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Poland Av over Hickory Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 86 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 3,189 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,712 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Poland Av
CrossesHickory Run
Location1/4 MI W of N Beaver Line
RouteState Highway 317
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97562, -80.47698
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,189 (2024)
Projected traffic5,712 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$224,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Poland Av over Hickory Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is East Poland Av over Hickory 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does East Poland Av over Hickory Run carry?

About 3,189 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is East Poland Av over Hickory Run?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns East Poland Av over Hickory Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.