US Bridges

Pa 240 over Pegs Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 Mile West of TR 219 · Structure no. 000000000008496

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,132
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 240 over Pegs Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 240 over Pegs Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 87 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 1,132 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,294 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 240
CrossesPegs Run
Location0.3 Mile West of TR 219
RouteState Highway 240
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.70822, -78.80621
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,132 (2024)
Projected traffic1,294 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 240 over Pegs Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Pa 240 over Pegs 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 240 over Pegs Run carry?

About 1,132 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Pa 240 over Pegs Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 240 over Pegs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.