Canal ST over Snake Run to Beaver Run
PoorClosed to trafficLawrence County, Pennsylvania · .1 Mile NE of Wampum · Structure no. 000000000046065
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canal ST over Snake Run to Beaver Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canal ST over Snake Run to Beaver Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canal ST over Snake Run to Beaver Run built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canal ST over Snake Run to Beaver Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Canal ST over Snake Run to Beaver Run carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Canal ST over Snake Run to Beaver Run?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Canal ST over Snake Run to Beaver Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.