US Bridges

State Line Rd. over Hickory Creek

Poor

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mi. South of SR 0317 · Structure no. 000000000022439

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
491
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line Rd. over Hickory Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Line Rd. over Hickory Creek in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 491 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesState Line Rd.
CrossesHickory Creek
Location1/4 Mi. South of SR 0317
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.96847, -80.51903
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2023)
Projected traffic341 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$226,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Line Rd. over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Line Rd. over Hickory 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Line Rd. over Hickory Creek carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Line Rd. over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns State Line Rd. over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.