US Bridges

Annie Ave over Solomon Run

PoorPosted for load

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Dale Boro Annie Ave · Structure no. 000000000008788

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
308
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Annie Ave over Solomon Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Annie Ave over Solomon Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 80 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAnnie Ave
CrossesSolomon Run
LocationDale Boro Annie Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.31045, -78.90166
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2024)
Projected traffic384 by 2044
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 byCity or Municipal 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$692,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Annie Ave over Solomon Run built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Annie Ave 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Annie Ave over Solomon Run carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Annie Ave over Solomon Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Annie Ave over Solomon Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.