Cottonwood Street over Walnut Run
PoorClosed to trafficCambria County, Pennsylvania · Cottonwood ST N Camb Boro · Structure no. 000000000008785
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 308
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood Street over Walnut Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cottonwood Street over Walnut Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 308 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood Street over Walnut Run built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood Street 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 2024.
How much traffic does Cottonwood Street over Walnut Run carry?
About 308 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood Street over Walnut Run?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood Street over Walnut Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.