US Bridges

Pa 865 over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi.N.Of Blair Co.Line · Structure no. 000000000008535

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,640
2023 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Pa 865 over Abandoned Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 865 over Abandoned Railroad in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,827 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPa 865
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location2.5 Mi.N.Of Blair Co.Line
RouteState Highway 865
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.687, -78.4113
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2023)
Projected traffic1,827 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 865 over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Pa 865 over Abandoned Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 865 over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 865 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 865 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.