Cascade Blvd over Big Run
PoorClosed to trafficLawrence County, Pennsylvania · 1500 North of Deshon RD · Structure no. 000000000022571
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cascade Blvd over Big Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cascade Blvd over Big Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 70 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cascade Blvd over Big Run built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Cascade Blvd over Big 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Cascade Blvd over Big Run carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cascade Blvd over Big Run?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Cascade Blvd over Big Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.