US Bridges

West Washington ST over Ncir / Iss Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mi. West of SR 0018 · Structure no. 000000000022452

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,349
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Washington ST over Ncir / Iss Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying West Washington ST over Ncir / Iss Railroad in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,349 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,714 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Washington ST
CrossesNcir / Iss Railroad
Location1/2 Mi. West of SR 0018
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.99983, -80.35174
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,349 (2016)
Projected traffic9,714 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$761,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Washington ST over Ncir / Iss Railroad built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Washington ST over Ncir / Iss Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does West Washington ST over Ncir / Iss Railroad carry?

About 7,349 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Washington ST over Ncir / Iss Railroad?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns West Washington ST over Ncir / Iss Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.