Jefferson ST over Big Run
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Pennsylvania · 037003 City of New Castle · Structure no. 000000000022579
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson ST over Big Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Jefferson ST over Big Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2026. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Jefferson ST over Big Run built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jefferson ST 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Jefferson ST over Big Run carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson ST over Big Run?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson ST over Big Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.