US Bridges

SR 155-PA 155 over Salt Run

Fair

Cameron County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N Emporium · Structure no. 000000000008868

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 155-PA 155 over Salt Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 155-PA 155 over Salt Run in Cameron County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 83 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 6 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 1,571 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,471 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesSR 155-PA 155
CrossesSalt Run
Location1 MI N Emporium
RouteState Highway 155
Coordinates41.52333, -78.2146
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,571 (2023)
Projected traffic2,471 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$840,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 155-PA 155 over Salt 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 Salt Run carry?

About 1,571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 155-PA 155 over Salt Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.