EAST WASHINGTON ST
Carrying EAST WASHINGTON ST over NESHANNOCK CREEK
@ TR 108&168 INTERSECTION, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EAST WASHINGTON ST
The EAST WASHINGTON ST bridge in Lawrence, Pennsylvania carries EAST WASHINGTON ST over NESHANNOCK CREEK. It was built in 1909, making it 117 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 44.2 meters (145 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,254 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EAST WASHINGTON ST compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1909
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 44.2 m (145 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.8 m (65 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 17,254 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000022409
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
EAST WASHINGTON ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare EAST WASHINGTON ST against other structures in Lawrence and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for EAST WASHINGTON ST?
EAST WASHINGTON ST in Lawrence, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EAST WASHINGTON ST inspected?
EAST WASHINGTON ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 17,254 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST WASHINGTON ST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for EAST WASHINGTON ST?
EAST WASHINGTON ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EAST WASHINGTON ST?
EAST WASHINGTON ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is EAST WASHINGTON ST and does age affect safety?
EAST WASHINGTON ST was built in 1909, making it 117 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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