US Bridges

Southmont Blvd over Cheney Run

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Johnstown · Structure no. 000000000052810

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southmont Blvd over Cheney Run is a concrete culvert carrying Southmont Blvd over Cheney Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,036 by 2034. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthmont Blvd
CrossesCheney Run
LocationJohnstown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30322, -78.92281
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,850 (2024)
Projected traffic8,036 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Southmont Blvd over Cheney Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southmont Blvd over Cheney Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Southmont Blvd over Cheney Run carry?

About 6,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Southmont Blvd over Cheney Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Southmont Blvd over Cheney Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.