US Bridges

Wurtemburg RD over Br. Big Run

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mi. South of SR 2008 · Structure no. 000000000022402

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,371
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wurtemburg RD over Br. Big Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wurtemburg RD over Br. Big Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,371 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,059 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWurtemburg RD
CrossesBr. Big Run
Location1/4 Mi. South of SR 2008
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.96878, -80.31688
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,371 (2024)
Projected traffic2,059 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wurtemburg RD over Br. Big Run built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wurtemburg RD over Br. Big 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wurtemburg RD over Br. Big Run carry?

About 2,371 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wurtemburg RD over Br. Big Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wurtemburg RD over Br. Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.