US Bridges

Pa 271 over Coal Pit Run

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mile South of TR 422 · Structure no. 000000000068510

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,857
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 271 over Coal Pit Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 271 over Coal Pit Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,857 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,961 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPa 271
CrossesCoal Pit Run
Location1.5 Mile South of TR 422
RouteState Highway 271
Coordinates40.49653, -78.86581
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,857 (2023)
Projected traffic2,961 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Pa 271 over Coal Pit Run built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 271 over Coal Pit 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 271 over Coal Pit Run carry?

About 1,857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 271 over Coal Pit Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 271 over Coal Pit Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.