US Bridges

Pulaski Road over Trib.To Shenango River

Poor

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 3.0 MI SE of SR 208 · Structure no. 000000000022472

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
269
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski Road over Trib.To Shenango River is a steel culvert carrying Pulaski Road over Trib.To Shenango River in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 269 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPulaski Road
CrossesTrib.To Shenango River
Location3.0 MI SE of SR 208
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.08307, -80.39171
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2024)
Projected traffic391 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulaski Road over Trib.To Shenango River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulaski Road over Trib.To Shenango River 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 Pulaski Road over Trib.To Shenango River carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pulaski Road over Trib.To Shenango River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Pulaski Road over Trib.To Shenango River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.