California Hollow over Montour Run
PoorPosted for loadAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 214004 California Hollow · Structure no. 000000000002340
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
California Hollow over Montour Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying California Hollow over Montour Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 95 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 load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was California Hollow over Montour Run built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is California Hollow over Montour Run 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does California Hollow over Montour Run carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is California Hollow over Montour Run?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns California Hollow over Montour Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.