US Bridges

Neshannockfalls RD over Little Neshannock Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mi. S.E. of SR 1005 · Structure no. 000000000053518

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
814
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neshannockfalls RD over Little Neshannock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Neshannockfalls RD over Little Neshannock 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 814 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,375 by 2037. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNeshannockfalls RD
CrossesLittle Neshannock Creek
Location1/2 Mi. S.E. of SR 1005
RouteState Highway 956
Coordinates41.08957, -80.31561
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2024)
Projected traffic1,375 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Neshannockfalls RD over Little Neshannock Creek built?

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

What condition is Neshannockfalls RD over Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Neshannockfalls RD over Little Neshannock Creek carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Neshannockfalls RD over Little Neshannock Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Neshannockfalls RD over Little Neshannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).