Covered Bridge RD over Neshannock Creek
FairPosted for loadLawrence County, Pennsylvania · 037021 Banks Bridge · Structure no. 000000000022569
- Built
- 1889
- 136 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covered Bridge RD over Neshannock Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Covered Bridge RD over Neshannock Creek in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 136 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2026. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Covered Bridge RD over Neshannock Creek built?
It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Covered Bridge RD over Neshannock Creek 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 Covered Bridge RD over Neshannock Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Covered Bridge RD over Neshannock Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Covered Bridge RD over Neshannock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.