Balph Av over Big Run
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Pennsylvania · 037001 Balph Ave-New Cast · Structure no. 000000000022578
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Balph Av over Big Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Balph Av over Big Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 125 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2026. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Balph Av over Big Run built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is Balph Av 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Balph Av over Big Run carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Balph Av over Big Run?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Balph Av over Big Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.