US Bridges

River Road over Snake Run

Poor

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 145 Ft. from Wampum Ave. · Structure no. 000000000049148

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Snake Run is a concrete culvert carrying River Road over Snake Run 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesSnake Run
Location145 Ft. from Wampum Ave.
RouteCity Street 0/0
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.89011, -80.33488
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Snake Run built?

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

What condition is River Road over Snake Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Snake Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Snake Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns River Road over Snake Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.