US Bridges

SR 155-PA 155 over Fourmile Run

Fair

Cameron County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI N Emporium · Structure no. 000000000008870

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 155-PA 155 over Fourmile Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 155-PA 155 over Fourmile Run in Cameron County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 97 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 1,571 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,471 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 155-PA 155
CrossesFourmile Run
Location3 MI N Emporium
RouteState Highway 155
CountyCameron County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.55096, -78.20745
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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$558,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

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

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

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 155-PA 155 over Fourmile Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.