US Bridges

Ben Franklin Hw over Willow Brook

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 300NW of Int.W/Sr 0422 · Structure no. 000000000022406

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

About this bridge

Ben Franklin Hw over Willow Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Ben Franklin Hw over Willow Brook 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 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 7,438 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,698 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBen Franklin Hw
CrossesWillow Brook
Location300NW of Int.W/Sr 0422
RouteU.S. Route 422B
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97884, -80.30172
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,438 (2023)
Projected traffic9,698 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ben Franklin Hw over Willow Brook built?

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

What condition is Ben Franklin Hw over Willow Brook 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 Hw over Willow Brook carry?

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

How long is Ben Franklin Hw over Willow Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Ben Franklin Hw over Willow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.