US Bridges

Stoughton Road over Slippery Rock Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 037017 Scott Township · Structure no. 000000000045459

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stoughton Road over Slippery Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stoughton Road over Slippery Rock Creek in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2028. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesStoughton Road
CrossesSlippery Rock Creek
Location037017 Scott Township
RouteCity Street 7201
Coordinates41.02752, -80.15487
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stoughton Road over Slippery Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stoughton Road over Slippery Rock 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Stoughton Road over Slippery Rock Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stoughton Road over Slippery Rock Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Stoughton Road over Slippery Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.