US Bridges

Airport Hill Road over Sankey Run

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 200 SE of SR 422 · Structure no. 000000000046586

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,451
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Hill Road over Sankey Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Hill Road over Sankey Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,451 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2017. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Hill Road
CrossesSankey Run
Location200 SE of SR 422
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.03685, -80.41044
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,451 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2017
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Airport Hill Road over Sankey Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Hill Road over Sankey Run 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Airport Hill Road over Sankey Run carry?

About 1,451 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Airport Hill Road over Sankey Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Hill Road over Sankey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.