US Bridges

Forest Hills DR over Laurel Run

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI East of SR 869 · Structure no. 000000000054116

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forest Hills DR over Laurel Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,038 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesForest Hills DR
CrossesLaurel Run
Location1 MI East of SR 869
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates40.33319, -78.72458
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Hills DR over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 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 July 2024.

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 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 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).