US Bridges

Williamson Road over Over Lt.Shenango River

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Hempfield Township · Structure no. 000000000043492

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,248
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williamson Road over Over Lt.Shenango River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Williamson Road over Over Lt.Shenango River in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,248 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,991 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWilliamson Road
CrossesOver Lt.Shenango River
LocationHempfield Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.42609, -80.37361
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,248 (2023)
Projected traffic2,991 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williamson Road over Over Lt.Shenango River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williamson Road over Over Lt.Shenango River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Williamson Road over Over Lt.Shenango River carry?

About 2,248 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Williamson Road over Over Lt.Shenango River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Williamson Road over Over Lt.Shenango River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.