US Bridges

Caldwell Avenue over Trout Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Portage Borough (west) · Structure no. 000000000008802

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
615
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caldwell Avenue over Trout Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Caldwell Avenue over Trout Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 861 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCaldwell Avenue
CrossesTrout Run
LocationPortage Borough (west)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3874, -78.67807
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2023)
Projected traffic861 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$81,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caldwell Avenue over Trout Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caldwell Avenue over Trout 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 Caldwell Avenue over Trout Run carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Caldwell Avenue over Trout Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Caldwell Avenue over Trout Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.