US Bridges

Benjamin Frankl Hw over SR 2001 Branch of Big Rn

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 1.0 MI W of SR 0065 · Structure no. 000000000022326

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
404 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,071
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benjamin Frankl Hw over SR 2001 Branch of Big Rn is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Benjamin Frankl Hw over SR 2001 Branch of Big Rn in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 54 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 7,071 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,539 by 2032. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBenjamin Frankl Hw
CrossesSR 2001 Branch of Big Rn
Location1.0 MI W of SR 0065
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.96858, -80.33738
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,071 (2024)
Projected traffic9,539 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Benjamin Frankl Hw over SR 2001 Branch of Big Rn built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Benjamin Frankl Hw over SR 2001 Branch of Big Rn 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 Benjamin Frankl Hw over SR 2001 Branch of Big Rn carry?

About 7,071 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Benjamin Frankl Hw over SR 2001 Branch of Big Rn?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Benjamin Frankl Hw over SR 2001 Branch of Big Rn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.