US Bridges

SR 155 - Pa 155 over Cowley Run

Good

Cameron County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N Sizerville · Structure no. 000000000054670

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 155 - Pa 155 over Cowley Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 155 - Pa 155 over Cowley 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 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 1,571 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,481 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesSR 155 - Pa 155
CrossesCowley Run
Location1 MI N Sizerville
RouteState Highway 155
Coordinates41.51411, -78.21769
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,571 (2023)
Projected traffic2,481 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 155 - Pa 155 over Cowley Run built?

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

What condition is SR 155 - Pa 155 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 155 - Pa 155 over Cowley Run carry?

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

How long is SR 155 - Pa 155 over Cowley Run?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 155 - Pa 155 over Cowley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.