Paper Mill RD over Neshannock Creek
PoorLawrence County, Pennsylvania · 037006 City of New Castle · Structure no. 000000000022582
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paper Mill RD over Neshannock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paper Mill RD over Neshannock Creek in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2025. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paper Mill RD over Neshannock Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paper Mill RD over Neshannock Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Paper Mill RD over Neshannock Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Paper Mill RD over Neshannock Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Paper Mill RD over Neshannock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.