US Bridges

Widman Street over Solomon Run

Poor

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Widman Street Johnstown · Structure no. 000000000008783

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,907
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Widman Street over Solomon Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Widman 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,907 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,383 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWidman Street
CrossesSolomon Run
LocationWidman Street Johnstown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.31255, -78.88842
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,907 (2022)
Projected traffic2,383 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Widman Street over Solomon Run built?

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

What condition is Widman Street over Solomon Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Widman Street over Solomon Run carry?

About 1,907 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Widman Street over Solomon Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Widman Street over Solomon Run?

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