US Bridges

Pa 164 over Trout Run

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 Mile South of TR 53 · Structure no. 000000000008439

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,431
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 164 over Trout Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 164 over Trout Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 78 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,431 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,407 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesPa 164
CrossesTrout Run
Location0.8 Mile South of TR 53
RouteState Highway 164
Coordinates40.38321, -78.67327
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,431 (2023)
Projected traffic13,407 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 164 over Trout Run built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Pa 164 over Trout Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 164 over Trout Run carry?

About 6,431 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 164 over Trout Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 164 over Trout Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.