US Bridges

Commerce Ave. over Big Run Tributary

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 MI from Frew Mill Rd. · Structure no. 000000000049146

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce Ave. over Big Run Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Commerce Ave. over Big Run Tributary in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCommerce Ave.
CrossesBig Run Tributary
Location0.2 MI from Frew Mill Rd.
RouteCity Street 0/0
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.99251, -80.2939
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Commerce Ave. over Big Run Tributary built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce Ave. over Big Run Tributary 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 2023.

How much traffic does Commerce Ave. over Big Run Tributary carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Commerce Ave. over Big Run Tributary?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns Commerce Ave. over Big Run Tributary?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.