US Bridges

Hemlock Road over West Cowley Run

Good

Cameron County, Pennsylvania · Sizerville State Park · Structure no. 000000000044579

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Hemlock Road over West Cowley Run is a concrete culvert carrying Hemlock Road over West Cowley Run in Cameron County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHemlock Road
CrossesWest Cowley Run
LocationSizerville State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates41.599, -78.18498
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Hemlock Road over West Cowley Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hemlock Road over West Cowley 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Hemlock Road over West Cowley Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Hemlock Road over West Cowley Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Hemlock Road over West Cowley Run?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.