US Bridges

Wolf Run RD over Wolf Run

Poor

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi. West of SR 4041 · Structure no. 000000000003773

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 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 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 548 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWolf Run RD
CrossesWolf Run
Location0.5 Mi. West of SR 4041
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.65148, -80.42754
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Run RD over Wolf Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Run RD over Wolf Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Run RD over Wolf Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.