US Bridges

Redbud Street over W.Br.Susquehanna River

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Redbud ST N Cambria Boro · Structure no. 000000000008787

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redbud Street over W.Br.Susquehanna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Redbud Street over W.Br.Susquehanna River in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 26 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRedbud Street
CrossesW.Br.Susquehanna River
LocationRedbud ST N Cambria Boro
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66808, -78.79119
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2023)
Projected traffic287 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Redbud Street over W.Br.Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Redbud Street over W.Br.Susquehanna River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Redbud Street over W.Br.Susquehanna River carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Redbud Street over W.Br.Susquehanna River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Redbud Street over W.Br.Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.