Main Street over Bear Rock Run
PoorPosted for loadCambria County, Pennsylvania · Lilly Borough · Structure no. 000000000008794
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 359
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Bear Rock Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Bear Rock Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 42 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Bear Rock Run built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Bear Rock 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Main Street over Bear Rock Run carry?
About 359 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Bear Rock Run?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Bear Rock Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.