US Bridges

SR2009 over Wildcat Run

Good

Clarion County, Pennsylvania · Lawsonham NO.2 · Structure no. 000000000011043

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
465
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2009 over Wildcat Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2009 over Wildcat Run in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 87 years old, older 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2009
CrossesWildcat Run
LocationLawsonham NO.2
RouteState Highway 0
CountyClarion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.99603, -79.48938
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2024)
Projected traffic688 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$218,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2009 over Wildcat Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR2009 over Wildcat 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR2009 over Wildcat Run carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR2009 over Wildcat Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2009 over Wildcat Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.