US Bridges

Highland Av. over Little Neshannock Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mi. N.E. of SR 0956 · Structure no. 000000000053900

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,623
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Av. over Little Neshannock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Highland Av. over Little 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 1,623 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 by 2037. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHighland Av.
CrossesLittle Neshannock Creek
Location1/4 Mi. N.E. of SR 0956
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.09499, -80.31821
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,623 (2024)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2037
Trucks7%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Av. over Little Neshannock Creek built?

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

What condition is Highland Av. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Highland Av. over Little Neshannock Creek carry?

About 1,623 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Highland Av. over Little Neshannock Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Av. over Little Neshannock Creek?

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