US Bridges

Pa 866 over Poverty Hollow Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Village of Clappertown · Structure no. 000000000005660

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,751
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 866 over Poverty Hollow Run is a steel culvert carrying Pa 866 over Poverty Hollow Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 1,751 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,942 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 866
CrossesPoverty Hollow Run
LocationVillage of Clappertown
RouteState Highway 866
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39913, -78.27807
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,751 (2024)
Projected traffic1,942 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 866 over Poverty Hollow Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 866 over Poverty Hollow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 866 over Poverty Hollow Run carry?

About 1,751 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 866 over Poverty Hollow Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Pa 866 over Poverty Hollow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.