US Bridges

Portersville Road over Over Connoquenessing Cr.

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · @ellport-Perry Twp Line · Structure no. 000000000042295

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portersville Road over Over Connoquenessing Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Portersville Road over Over Connoquenessing Cr. in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,760 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,391 by 2032. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPortersville Road
CrossesOver Connoquenessing Cr.
Location@ellport-Perry Twp Line
RouteState Highway 488
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.85826, -80.25789
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,760 (2024)
Projected traffic10,391 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Portersville Road over Over Connoquenessing Cr. built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portersville Road over Over Connoquenessing Cr. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Portersville Road over Over Connoquenessing Cr. carry?

About 4,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Portersville Road over Over Connoquenessing Cr.?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Portersville Road over Over Connoquenessing Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.