US Bridges

Pulaski RD over Shenango River

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mi. N.E. of SR 0422 · Structure no. 000000000022467

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,188
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski RD over Shenango River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pulaski RD over Shenango River in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5,188 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,052 by 2032. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPulaski RD
CrossesShenango River
Location1/4 Mi. N.E. of SR 0422
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.03683, -80.40297
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,188 (2023)
Projected traffic8,052 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulaski RD over Shenango River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Pulaski RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pulaski RD over Shenango River carry?

About 5,188 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pulaski RD over Shenango River?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pulaski RD over Shenango River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.