US Bridges

State Road over Hottenbaugh Run

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 300 South of SR 1010 · Structure no. 000000000022302

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,741
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Road over Hottenbaugh Run is a concrete culvert carrying State Road over Hottenbaugh Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 1,741 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,699 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Road
CrossesHottenbaugh Run
Location300 South of SR 1010
RouteState Highway 388
Coordinates41.04438, -80.26733
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,741 (2024)
Projected traffic2,699 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Road over Hottenbaugh Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Road over Hottenbaugh 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Road over Hottenbaugh Run carry?

About 1,741 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Road over Hottenbaugh Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns State Road over Hottenbaugh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.