US Bridges

Neshannock Fall RD over Hottenbaugh Run

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mi. NW of SR 1010 · Structure no. 000000000054449

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
349
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neshannock Fall RD over Hottenbaugh Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Neshannock Fall RD over Hottenbaugh Run 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2037. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNeshannock Fall RD
CrossesHottenbaugh Run
Location1/2 Mi. NW of SR 1010
RouteState Highway 956
Coordinates41.04761, -80.22342
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2024)
Projected traffic800 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 byState Highway Agency
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 Fall RD over Hottenbaugh Run built?

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

What condition is Neshannock Fall RD over Hottenbaugh Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Neshannock Fall RD over Hottenbaugh Run carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Neshannock Fall RD over Hottenbaugh Run?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Neshannock Fall RD over Hottenbaugh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.