US Bridges

South Jefferson ST over Neshannock Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · At Inter. of SR 0108 · Structure no. 000000000047210

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,347
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Jefferson ST over Neshannock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Jefferson ST over Neshannock Creek in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,347 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,188 by 2032. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Jefferson ST
CrossesNeshannock Creek
LocationAt Inter. of SR 0108
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates40.99604, -80.34701
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,347 (2024)
Projected traffic16,188 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 South Jefferson ST over Neshannock Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Jefferson ST over Neshannock 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does South Jefferson ST over Neshannock Creek carry?

About 7,347 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Jefferson ST over Neshannock Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns South Jefferson ST over Neshannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.