US Bridges

SR 3039 4th Ave. over Lehigh Valley RR River

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Minersville-Johnstown · Structure no. 000000000008660

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
420 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,103
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3039 4th Ave. over Lehigh Valley RR River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 3039 4th Ave. over Lehigh Valley RR River in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 111 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 1,103 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2032. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3039 4th Ave.
CrossesLehigh Valley RR River
LocationMinersville-Johnstown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34147, -78.92613
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span269 ft (82 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,103 (2024)
Projected traffic2,256 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3039 4th Ave. over Lehigh Valley RR River built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 3039 4th Ave. over Lehigh Valley RR River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3039 4th Ave. over Lehigh Valley RR River carry?

About 1,103 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3039 4th Ave. over Lehigh Valley RR River?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 269 ft (82 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3039 4th Ave. over Lehigh Valley RR River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.