US Bridges

Neshannock Fallsrd over Neshannock Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. West of SR 0168 · Structure no. 000000000053898

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
814
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neshannock Fallsrd over Neshannock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Neshannock Fallsrd over Neshannock Creek in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNeshannock Fallsrd
CrossesNeshannock Creek
Location1.5 Mi. West of SR 0168
RouteState Highway 956
Coordinates41.089, -80.2899
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 2023
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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Neshannock Fallsrd over Neshannock Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neshannock Fallsrd 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Neshannock Fallsrd over Neshannock Creek carry?

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

How long is Neshannock Fallsrd over Neshannock Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Neshannock Fallsrd over Neshannock Creek?

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