US Bridges

Covert RD over Lr 1023 Pa 60 N.B.

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mi.N.E.Of TR 60 · Structure no. 000000000022451

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,591
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covert RD over Lr 1023 Pa 60 N.B. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Covert RD over Lr 1023 Pa 60 N.B. in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 2,591 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,225 by 2032. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCovert RD
CrossesLr 1023 Pa 60 N.B.
Location1/2 Mi.N.E.Of TR 60
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.99614, -80.39204
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Covert RD over Lr 1023 Pa 60 N.B. built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Covert RD over Lr 1023 Pa 60 N.B. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Covert RD over Lr 1023 Pa 60 N.B. carry?

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

How long is Covert RD over Lr 1023 Pa 60 N.B.?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Covert RD over Lr 1023 Pa 60 N.B.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.