US Bridges

Twp RD 644 over North Branch Cherry Run

Good

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI South of Pyrra · Structure no. 000000000067608

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 644 over North Branch Cherry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp RD 644 over North Branch Cherry Run in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTwp RD 644
CrossesNorth Branch Cherry Run
Location1 MI South of Pyrra
RouteCity Street 644
Coordinates40.71775, -79.42847
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp RD 644 over North Branch Cherry Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp RD 644 over North Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Twp RD 644 over North Branch Cherry Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 644 over North Branch Cherry Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 644 over North Branch Cherry Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.