US Bridges

SR2050 over Rattling Run

Good

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Jackson Road · Structure no. 000000000055801

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
221
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2050 over Rattling Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2050 over Rattling 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR2050
CrossesRattling Run
LocationJackson Road
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.57235, -79.52858
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2024)
Projected traffic437 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2050 over Rattling Run built?

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

What condition is SR2050 over Rattling 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR2050 over Rattling Run carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR2050 over Rattling Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR2050 over Rattling Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.