US Bridges

North Street over Neshannock Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 037007 New Castle-North S · Structure no. 000000000052515

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Street over Neshannock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Street over Neshannock Creek 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,120 by 2035. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Street
CrossesNeshannock Creek
Location037007 New Castle-North S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.00098, -80.33987
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic2,120 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 North Street over Neshannock Creek built?

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

What condition is North Street 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does North Street over Neshannock Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Street over Neshannock Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns North Street over Neshannock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.