US Bridges

US 19 over Br. Slippery Rock Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 100 S. Inter. W/ TR 956 · Structure no. 000000000053394

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 over Br. Slippery Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 19 over Br. Slippery Rock Creek in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 19
CrossesBr. Slippery Rock Creek
Location100 S. Inter. W/ TR 956
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates41.02777, -80.19059
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2024)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2036
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 US 19 over Br. Slippery Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 over Br. Slippery Rock 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 19 over Br. Slippery Rock Creek carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 19 over Br. Slippery Rock Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 over Br. Slippery Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.