US Bridges

Fronheiser Street over Solomon Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Johnstown Fronheiser ST · Structure no. 000000000008773

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,025
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fronheiser Street over Solomon Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fronheiser Street over Solomon 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 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 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,435 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFronheiser Street
CrossesSolomon Run
LocationJohnstown Fronheiser ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30954, -78.90702
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2023)
Projected traffic1,435 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fronheiser Street over Solomon Run built?

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

What condition is Fronheiser Street over Solomon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fronheiser Street over Solomon Run carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fronheiser Street over Solomon Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Fronheiser Street over Solomon Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.