Mcconnell Road over Slippery Rock Creek
PoorLawrence County, Pennsylvania · Mcconnels Mill SP · Structure no. 000000000022420
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 144 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Mcconnell Road over Slippery Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcconnell Road over Slippery Rock Creek in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcconnell Road over Slippery Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mcconnell Road over Slippery Rock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.
How much traffic does Mcconnell Road over Slippery Rock Creek carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Mcconnell Road over Slippery Rock Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mcconnell Road over Slippery Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.