US Bridges

Maple Street over S.Fork Little Conemaugh

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · South Fork Maple Street · Structure no. 000000000008809

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Street over S.Fork Little Conemaugh is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Street over S.Fork Little Conemaugh in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMaple Street
CrossesS.Fork Little Conemaugh
LocationSouth Fork Maple Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.36429, -78.79535
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic625 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Street over S.Fork Little Conemaugh built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Street over S.Fork Little Conemaugh 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Maple Street over S.Fork Little Conemaugh carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maple Street over S.Fork Little Conemaugh?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Street over S.Fork Little Conemaugh?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.