US Bridges

Sonman Avenue over Trout Run

PoorPosted for load

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Portage Sonman Avenue · Structure no. 000000000008806

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
461
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sonman Avenue over Trout Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sonman Avenue over Trout Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 3 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 461 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesSonman Avenue
CrossesTrout Run
LocationPortage Sonman Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.38381, -78.67394
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2024)
Projected traffic577 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$651,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sonman Avenue over Trout Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

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

About 461 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sonman Avenue over Trout Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Sonman Avenue over Trout Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.