US Bridges

Sims ST over Connoquenessing Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 037023 Ewing Park Bridge · Structure no. 000000000022584

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
585 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sims ST over Connoquenessing Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sims ST over Connoquenessing Creek in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2027. The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSims ST
CrossesConnoquenessing Creek
Location037023 Ewing Park Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.86264, -80.27692
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length585 ft (178.3 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2006)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2027
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sims ST over Connoquenessing Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sims ST over Connoquenessing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Sims ST over Connoquenessing Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sims ST over Connoquenessing Creek?

The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sims ST over Connoquenessing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.