US Bridges

Ferris Rd. over Unnamed Tributary

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mile from Means RD · Structure no. 000000000049142

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferris Rd. over Unnamed Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Ferris Rd. over Unnamed Tributary in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFerris Rd.
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location0.1 Mile from Means RD
RouteCity Street 0/0
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.1261, -80.31186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Ferris Rd. over Unnamed Tributary built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferris Rd. over Unnamed Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Ferris Rd. over Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ferris Rd. over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ferris Rd. over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.