US Bridges

Green Valley ST over Sams Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Lorain Green Valley ST · Structure no. 000000000008797

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
513
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Valley ST over Sams Run is a concrete culvert carrying Green Valley ST over Sams Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 513 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 718 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Valley ST
CrossesSams Run
LocationLorain Green Valley ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.29511, -78.9001
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2023)
Projected traffic718 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Valley ST over Sams Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Valley ST over Sams Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Green Valley ST over Sams Run carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Green Valley ST over Sams Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Green Valley ST over Sams Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.