US Bridges

T-531 Sotos Road over Glade Run

FairPosted for load

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile East of SR3007 · Structure no. 000000000003368

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-531 Sotos Road over Glade Run is a wood or timber slab carrying T-531 Sotos Road over Glade Run in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-531 Sotos Road
CrossesGlade Run
Location1 Mile East of SR3007
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.81585, -79.57013
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic70 by 2026
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-531 Sotos Road over Glade Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-531 Sotos Road over Glade 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does T-531 Sotos Road over Glade Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-531 Sotos Road over Glade Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T-531 Sotos Road over Glade Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.