US Bridges

Bucktail Trail HWY over Big Run

Good

Cameron County, Pennsylvania · Truman · Structure no. 000000000054119

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,298
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucktail Trail HWY over Big Run is a concrete culvert carrying Bucktail Trail HWY over Big Run in Cameron County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,298 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,924 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesBucktail Trail HWY
CrossesBig Run
LocationTruman
RouteState Highway 120
CountyCameron County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.47088, -78.39081
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,298 (2023)
Projected traffic2,924 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bucktail Trail HWY over Big Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bucktail Trail HWY over Big 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bucktail Trail HWY over Big Run carry?

About 2,298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bucktail Trail HWY over Big Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Bucktail Trail HWY over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).