US Bridges

Covert RD over SR 0376 EB WB

Poor

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · Covert Rd. over 376 · Structure no. 000000000022450

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,591
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covert RD over SR 0376 EB WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Covert RD over SR 0376 EB WB in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 2,591 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,225 by 2032. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCovert RD
CrossesSR 0376 EB WB
LocationCovert Rd. over 376
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.99622, -80.39209
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,591 (2024)
Projected traffic2,225 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Covert RD over SR 0376 EB WB built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Covert RD over SR 0376 EB WB 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 2024.

How much traffic does Covert RD over SR 0376 EB WB carry?

About 2,591 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Covert RD over SR 0376 EB WB?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Covert RD over SR 0376 EB WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.