US Bridges

SR2005 over Cherry Run

Poor

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · East of Brick Church · Structure no. 000000000003178

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2005 over Cherry Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR2005 over Cherry Run in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 218 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 527 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2005
CrossesCherry Run
LocationEast of Brick Church
RouteState Highway 0
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.7117, -79.39819
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2024)
Projected traffic527 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2005 over Cherry Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2005 over Cherry 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR2005 over Cherry Run carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR2005 over Cherry Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR2005 over Cherry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.