US Bridges

Snake Run Road over Snake Run

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 MI N of SR 0288 · Structure no. 000000000022395

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snake Run Road over Snake Run is a concrete slab carrying Snake Run Road over Snake Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 88 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSnake Run Road
CrossesSnake Run
Location1.4 MI N of SR 0288
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.90486, -80.32611
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snake Run Road over Snake Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Snake Run Road over Snake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Snake Run Road over Snake Run carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Snake Run Road over Snake Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Snake Run Road over Snake Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.