US Bridges

Graceland RD over Neshannock West Branch

PoorPosted for load

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 205001 North/New Castle · Structure no. 000000000022528

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graceland RD over Neshannock West Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Graceland RD over Neshannock West Branch in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 2 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGraceland RD
CrossesNeshannock West Branch
Location205001 North/New Castle
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.02324, -80.32506
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2006)
Projected traffic150 by 2026
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$189,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Graceland RD over Neshannock West Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graceland RD over Neshannock West Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Graceland RD over Neshannock West Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Graceland RD over Neshannock West Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Graceland RD over Neshannock West Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.