US Bridges

Main ST over Eckles Run

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 408001 .3 MI N Int SR0288 · Structure no. 000000000022586

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Eckles Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Main ST over Eckles Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesEckles Run
Location408001 .3 MI N Int SR0288
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.892, -80.34211
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2013)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2033
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$380,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Eckles Run built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Eckles Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST over Eckles Run carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Eckles Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Eckles Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.