US Bridges

SR0156 over Long Run

FairPosted for load

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · North of Avonmore · Structure no. 000000000003046

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
691
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0156 over Long Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR0156 over Long Run in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 691 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0156
CrossesLong Run
LocationNorth of Avonmore
RouteState Highway 156
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57433, -79.44452
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic691 (2024)
Projected traffic926 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0156 over Long Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0156 over Long Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR0156 over Long Run carry?

About 691 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR0156 over Long Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR0156 over Long Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.