US Bridges

Pa 915 over Sandy Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 Mile South of TR 26 · Structure no. 000000000004139

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
826
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 915 over Sandy Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 915 over Sandy Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 66 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 826 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 915
CrossesSandy Run
Location0.6 Mile South of TR 26
RouteState Highway 915
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13156, -78.26636
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic826 (2023)
Projected traffic1,006 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 915 over Sandy Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Pa 915 over Sandy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 915 over Sandy Run carry?

About 826 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 915 over Sandy Run?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 915 over Sandy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.