US Bridges

Wampum Ave over B&p Railroad

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · .75 MI East of Beaver Riv · Structure no. 000000000054588

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,161
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wampum Ave over B&p Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wampum Ave over B&p Railroad in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,161 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2039. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWampum Ave
CrossesB&p Railroad
Location.75 MI East of Beaver Riv
RouteState Highway 288
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.8858, -80.32811
Functional classRural Major 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 48 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,161 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wampum Ave over B&p Railroad built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wampum Ave over B&p Railroad 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 Wampum Ave over B&p Railroad carry?

About 1,161 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wampum Ave over B&p Railroad?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wampum Ave over B&p Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.