US Bridges

Petersburg RD over Br of Honey Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 Mile W of SR 551 · Structure no. 000000000053597

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
232
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petersburg RD over Br of Honey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Petersburg RD over Br of Honey 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPetersburg RD
CrossesBr of Honey Creek
Location3/4 Mile W of SR 551
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.92143, -80.47731
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2024)
Projected traffic211 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Petersburg RD over Br of Honey Creek built?

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

What condition is Petersburg RD over Br of Honey 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Petersburg RD over Br of Honey Creek carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Petersburg RD over Br of Honey Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Petersburg RD over Br of Honey Creek?

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