US Bridges

West Washington ST over Shenango River

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 900 West of SR 0018 · Structure no. 000000000022453

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Washington ST over Shenango River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Washington ST over Shenango River in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 49 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 5 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 7,570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,714 by 2032. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWest Washington ST
CrossesShenango River
Location900 West of SR 0018
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.99983, -80.35055
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,570 (2024)
Projected traffic9,714 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$497,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Washington ST over Shenango River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is West Washington ST over Shenango River 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 West Washington ST over Shenango River carry?

About 7,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Washington ST over Shenango River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns West Washington ST over Shenango River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.