US Bridges

State Road over Big Run

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 300 South of SR 1012 · Structure no. 000000000046961

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,974
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Road over Big Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Road 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 3,974 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,936 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Road
CrossesBig Run
Location300 South of SR 1012
RouteState Highway 388
Coordinates40.99056, -80.2675
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,974 (2024)
Projected traffic4,936 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 State Road over Big Run built?

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

What condition is State Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Road over Big Run carry?

About 3,974 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Road over Big Run?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Road over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.