US Bridges

Cherry Run RD over Tributary to Cherry Run

Good

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Burrell Twp-E of Brick Ch · Structure no. 000000000053992

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Run RD over Tributary to Cherry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cherry Run RD over Tributary to Cherry Run in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2037. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCherry Run RD
CrossesTributary to Cherry Run
LocationBurrell Twp-E of Brick Ch
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.68808, -79.42706
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic269 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Run RD over Tributary to Cherry Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Run RD over Tributary to Cherry Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Cherry Run RD over Tributary to Cherry Run carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Run RD over Tributary to Cherry Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Run RD over Tributary to Cherry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).