Beltway Ex over Neshannock Creek
PoorLawrence County, Pennsylvania · 037028 City of New Castle · Structure no. 000000000022583
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beltway Ex over Neshannock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beltway Ex over Neshannock Creek in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2025. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beltway Ex over Neshannock Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beltway Ex 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Beltway Ex over Neshannock Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Beltway Ex over Neshannock Creek?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Beltway Ex over Neshannock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.