US Bridges

Conemaugh Avenue over Trout Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Portage Conemaugh Avenue · Structure no. 000000000008803

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conemaugh Avenue over Trout Run is a concrete culvert carrying Conemaugh Avenue over Trout Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesConemaugh Avenue
CrossesTrout Run
LocationPortage Conemaugh Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3847, -78.67488
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2023)
Projected traffic359 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Conemaugh Avenue over Trout Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conemaugh 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 Conemaugh Avenue over Trout Run carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Conemaugh Avenue over Trout Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Conemaugh Avenue over Trout Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.