US Bridges

Second Street over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI N of SR351 · Structure no. 000000000052468

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,940
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Street over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Second Street over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,940 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,940 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSecond Street
CrossesBuffalo & Pittsburgh RR
Location0.1 MI N of SR351
RouteState Highway 65
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.85825, -80.28242
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,940 (2024)
Projected traffic6,940 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Second Street over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second Street over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Second Street over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR carry?

About 5,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Second Street over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Second Street over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.