US Bridges

Pa 869 over S.Fork Br.Lt.Conemaugh

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 Mile East of SR 2007 · Structure no. 000000000008542

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
596
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 869 over S.Fork Br.Lt.Conemaugh is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 869 over S.Fork Br.Lt.Conemaugh in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 94 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 596 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 869
CrossesS.Fork Br.Lt.Conemaugh
Location0.9 Mile East of SR 2007
RouteState Highway 869
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31218, -78.68992
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic596 (2023)
Projected traffic673 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 S.Fork Br.Lt.Conemaugh built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Pa 869 over S.Fork Br.Lt.Conemaugh 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 869 over S.Fork Br.Lt.Conemaugh carry?

About 596 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 869 over S.Fork Br.Lt.Conemaugh?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 869 over S.Fork Br.Lt.Conemaugh?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.