US Bridges

SR0839 over Pine Run

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Near Eddyville · Structure no. 000000000003102

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0839 over Pine Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0839 over Pine Run in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR0839
CrossesPine Run
LocationNear Eddyville
RouteState Highway 839
Coordinates40.96186, -79.23301
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic850 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0839 over Pine Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0839 over Pine 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR0839 over Pine Run carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR0839 over Pine Run?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR0839 over Pine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.