US Bridges

Forest Hills DR over Laurel Run

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 MI East of SR 869 · Structure no. 000000000053367

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,038
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Hills DR over Laurel Run is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Hills DR over Laurel Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,038 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Hills DR
CrossesLaurel Run
Location0.2 MI East of SR 869
RouteState Highway 160
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33121, -78.74007
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,038 (2024)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Forest Hills DR over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Hills DR over Laurel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Hills DR over Laurel Run carry?

About 3,038 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Forest Hills DR over Laurel Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Hills DR over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).