Falls Street over Shenango R Iss Railroad
FairLawrence County, Pennsylvania · Falls ST Bridge · Structure no. 000000000022485
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 447 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,495
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falls Street over Shenango R Iss Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Falls Street over Shenango R Iss Railroad in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 51 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 11,495 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,392 by 2032. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falls Street over Shenango R Iss Railroad built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Falls Street over Shenango R Iss Railroad 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Falls Street over Shenango R Iss Railroad carry?
About 11,495 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Falls Street over Shenango R Iss Railroad?
The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Falls Street over Shenango R Iss Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.