US Bridges

Pa 31 over Finn Run

Poor

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 M.E. New Buena Vista · Structure no. 000000000003995

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,391
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 31 over Finn Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 31 over Finn Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,391 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPa 31
CrossesFinn Run
Location2.5 M.E. New Buena Vista
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates40.00653, -78.6572
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,391 (2024)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 31 over Finn Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 31 over Finn 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 31 over Finn Run carry?

About 1,391 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pa 31 over Finn Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 31 over Finn Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.