US Bridges

Hilltown Br over Mahoning River

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 037013 Hilltown Bridge · Structure no. 000000000022524

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilltown Br over Mahoning River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hilltown Br over Mahoning River in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2026. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHilltown Br
CrossesMahoning River
Location037013 Hilltown Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.02005, -80.48895
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2006)
Projected traffic220 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hilltown Br over Mahoning River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hilltown Br over Mahoning 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hilltown Br over Mahoning River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hilltown Br over Mahoning River?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hilltown Br over Mahoning River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.