US Bridges

Plain Grove North over Jamison Run

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 677 West of SR 0079 · Structure no. 000000000022386

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
319
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plain Grove North over Jamison Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Plain Grove North over Jamison Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPlain Grove North
CrossesJamison Run
Location677 West of SR 0079
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.07418, -80.13077
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2023)
Projected traffic298 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 Plain Grove North over Jamison Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plain Grove North over Jamison 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Plain Grove North over Jamison Run carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Plain Grove North over Jamison Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Plain Grove North over Jamison Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.