St.Marys Avenue over Walnut Run
PoorPosted for loadCambria County, Pennsylvania · ST Marys Ave N Cambr Boro · Structure no. 000000000008784
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 307
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
St.Marys Avenue over Walnut Run is a concrete tee beam carrying St.Marys Avenue over Walnut Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 307 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was St.Marys Avenue over Walnut Run built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is St.Marys Avenue over Walnut 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does St.Marys Avenue over Walnut Run carry?
About 307 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is St.Marys Avenue over Walnut Run?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns St.Marys Avenue over Walnut Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.