US Bridges

Hoover RD over Sifton Run

Poor

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 037025 John J Susko Brdg · Structure no. 000000000022558

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoover RD over Sifton Run is a steel culvert carrying Hoover RD over Sifton Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHoover RD
CrossesSifton Run
Location037025 John J Susko Brdg
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97496, -80.29486
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2005)
Projected traffic550 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoover RD over Sifton Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoover RD over Sifton Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hoover RD over Sifton Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hoover RD over Sifton Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Hoover RD over Sifton Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.