US Bridges

SR 155-PA 155 over Sycamore Run

Fair

Cameron County, Pennsylvania · Emporium · Structure no. 000000000008866

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,690
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 155-PA 155 over Sycamore Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 155-PA 155 over Sycamore Run in Cameron County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 82 years old, older 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 5 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 3,690 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,358 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 155-PA 155
CrossesSycamore Run
LocationEmporium
RouteState Highway 155
CountyCameron County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.51006, -78.2196
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,690 (2024)
Projected traffic4,358 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$387,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 155-PA 155 over Sycamore Run built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SR 155-PA 155 over Sycamore Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 155-PA 155 over Sycamore Run carry?

About 3,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 155-PA 155 over Sycamore Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 155-PA 155 over Sycamore Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.