US Bridges

South Main Street over Hickory Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · At Intersection W/ SR 317 · Structure no. 000000000052665

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
655
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Main Street over Hickory Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Main Street over Hickory 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 655 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSouth Main Street
CrossesHickory Creek
LocationAt Intersection W/ SR 317
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.97485, -80.49373
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Main Street over Hickory Creek built?

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

What condition is South Main Street over Hickory 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does South Main Street over Hickory Creek carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Main Street over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns South Main Street over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.