US Bridges

Mcconahy RD over Taylor Run Trib

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 500 East of T-428 Int · Structure no. 000000000022547

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcconahy RD over Taylor Run Trib is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mcconahy RD over Taylor Run Trib in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 110 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMcconahy RD
CrossesTaylor Run Trib
Location500 East of T-428 Int
RouteCity Street 585
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.08569, -80.17744
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$116,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcconahy RD over Taylor Run Trib built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcconahy RD over Taylor Run Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mcconahy RD over Taylor Run Trib carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcconahy RD over Taylor Run Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mcconahy RD over Taylor Run Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.