US Bridges

Vangorders Mill RD over Slippery Rock Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · Wayne Twp · Structure no. 000000000045595

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vangorders Mill RD over Slippery Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vangorders Mill RD over Slippery Rock Creek in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2032. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesVangorders Mill RD
CrossesSlippery Rock Creek
LocationWayne Twp
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.88416, -80.23352
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2024)
Projected traffic171 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Vangorders Mill RD over Slippery Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vangorders Mill RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Vangorders Mill RD over Slippery Rock Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Vangorders Mill RD over Slippery Rock Creek?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vangorders Mill RD over Slippery Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.