US Bridges

Lakewood RD over Hottenbaugh Run

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 037008 Hickory Township · Structure no. 000000000022514

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakewood RD over Hottenbaugh Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakewood RD over Hottenbaugh Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 70 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2025. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLakewood RD
CrossesHottenbaugh Run
Location037008 Hickory Township
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.04034, -80.30019
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2005)
Projected traffic100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakewood RD over Hottenbaugh Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Lakewood RD over Hottenbaugh Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lakewood RD over Hottenbaugh Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lakewood RD over Hottenbaugh Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lakewood RD over Hottenbaugh Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.