US Bridges

Portersville RD over Slippery Rock Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · @ Intersection W/ SR 2005 · Structure no. 000000000022343

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
561 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,606
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portersville RD over Slippery Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Portersville RD over Slippery Rock Creek in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 3,606 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,249 by 2032. The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPortersville RD
CrossesSlippery Rock Creek
Location@ Intersection W/ SR 2005
RouteState Highway 488
Coordinates40.86378, -80.235
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length561 ft (171 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,606 (2024)
Projected traffic3,249 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Portersville RD over Slippery Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portersville RD over Slippery Rock 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Portersville RD over Slippery Rock Creek carry?

About 3,606 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Portersville RD over Slippery Rock Creek?

The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Portersville RD over Slippery Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.