US Bridges

Pa 869 over S Fork Br L Conemaugh R

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 Mile East of TR 160 · Structure no. 000000000008539

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,451
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 869 over S Fork Br L Conemaugh R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 869 over S Fork Br L Conemaugh R in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 62 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 1,451 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,346 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 869
CrossesS Fork Br L Conemaugh R
Location1.2 Mile East of TR 160
RouteState Highway 869
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31891, -78.72499
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,451 (2023)
Projected traffic2,346 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 869 over S Fork Br L Conemaugh R built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Pa 869 over S Fork Br L Conemaugh R 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 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 869 over S Fork Br L Conemaugh R carry?

About 1,451 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 869 over S Fork Br L Conemaugh R?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 869 over S Fork Br L Conemaugh R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.