US Bridges

Wolf Run RD over Wolf Run

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 Mi. East of SR 4043 · Structure no. 000000000003772

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
548
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Run RD over Wolf Run is a concrete slab carrying Wolf Run RD over Wolf Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 548 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWolf Run RD
CrossesWolf Run
Location0.3 Mi. East of SR 4043
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.65139, -80.42966
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2023)
Projected traffic672 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 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$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Run RD over Wolf Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Run RD over Wolf 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Wolf Run RD over Wolf Run carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Run RD over Wolf Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Run RD over Wolf Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.