US Bridges

Pa 869 over Topper Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 Mile East of TR 219 · Structure no. 000000000008536

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,161
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 869 over Topper Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 869 over Topper Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 6,161 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,482 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 869
CrossesTopper Run
Location0.9 Mile East of TR 219
RouteState Highway 869
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33519, -78.76783
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,161 (2023)
Projected traffic8,482 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 869 over Topper Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 869 over Topper 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 869 over Topper Run carry?

About 6,161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 869 over Topper Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 869 over Topper Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.