US Bridges

Ben Franklin HWY over Big Run

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI NW of SR 0422 · Structure no. 000000000022404

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,438
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ben Franklin HWY over Big Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Ben Franklin HWY over Big Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 7,438 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,696 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBen Franklin HWY
CrossesBig Run
Location.5 MI NW of SR 0422
RouteU.S. Route 422B
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.98294, -80.30774
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,438 (2023)
Projected traffic9,696 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$146,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ben Franklin HWY over Big Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ben Franklin HWY over 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 Ben Franklin HWY over Big Run carry?

About 7,438 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ben Franklin HWY over Big Run?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ben Franklin HWY over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.