US Bridges

Covert RD over Mahoning River

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 037012 Union&n Beav Twps · Structure no. 000000000022564

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covert RD over Mahoning River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Covert RD over Mahoning River in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2026. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCovert RD
CrossesMahoning River
Location037012 Union&n Beav Twps
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.99708, -80.41446
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2005)
Projected traffic550 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Covert RD over Mahoning River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covert RD over Mahoning River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Covert RD over Mahoning River carry?

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

How long is Covert RD over Mahoning River?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Covert RD over Mahoning River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.