US Bridges

South Main ST over Bessemer Haul Road

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mi. South of SR 0317 · Structure no. 000000000053905

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
655
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Main ST over Bessemer Haul Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Main ST over Bessemer Haul Road 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 655 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 663 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSouth Main ST
CrossesBessemer Haul Road
Location1/4 Mi. South of SR 0317
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.97217, -80.49367
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2024)
Projected traffic663 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Main ST over Bessemer Haul Road built?

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

What condition is South Main ST over Bessemer Haul Road 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 South Main ST over Bessemer Haul Road carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Main ST over Bessemer Haul Road?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns South Main ST over Bessemer Haul Road?

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