US Bridges

SR 957 E.Main St. over Over Brokenstraw Creek

PoorPosted for load

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Columbus Township · Structure no. 000000000034073

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 957 E.Main St. over Over Brokenstraw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 957 E.Main St. over Over Brokenstraw Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,609 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 957 E.Main St.
CrossesOver Brokenstraw Creek
LocationColumbus Township
RouteState Highway 957
CountyWarren County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.94075, -79.58118
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,609 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$373,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 957 E.Main St. over Over Brokenstraw Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 957 E.Main St. over Over Brokenstraw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 957 E.Main St. over Over Brokenstraw Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 957 E.Main St. over Over Brokenstraw Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 957 E.Main St. over Over Brokenstraw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.