US Bridges

Jacoby Street over Solomon Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Jacoby Street Johnstown · Structure no. 000000000008777

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
871
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacoby Street over Solomon Run is a concrete culvert carrying Jacoby Street over Solomon Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, 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 871 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,192 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJacoby Street
CrossesSolomon Run
LocationJacoby Street Johnstown
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31143, -78.89383
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic871 (2022)
Projected traffic1,192 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$602,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jacoby Street over Solomon Run built?

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

What condition is Jacoby 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Jacoby Street over Solomon Run carry?

About 871 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jacoby Street over Solomon Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Jacoby Street over Solomon Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.