US Bridges

Moravia Street over Big Run

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 300 S of SR 2001 · Structure no. 000000000046820

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,507
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moravia Street over Big Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Moravia Street over Big 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 6,507 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,045 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMoravia Street
CrossesBig Run
Location300 S of SR 2001
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates40.90111, -80.35
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,507 (2023)
Projected traffic15,045 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Moravia Street over Big Run built?

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

What condition is Moravia Street over Big 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Moravia Street over Big Run carry?

About 6,507 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Moravia Street over Big Run?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Moravia Street over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.