US Bridges

SR2009 over Cherry Run

Fair

Clarion County, Pennsylvania · Cherry Run Camp NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000011046

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
355
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2009 over Cherry Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR2009 over Cherry Run in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, 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 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2009
CrossesCherry Run
LocationCherry Run Camp NO.1
RouteState Highway 0
CountyClarion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.07466, -79.52889
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2009 over Cherry Run built?

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

What condition is SR2009 over Cherry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR2009 over Cherry Run carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR2009 over Cherry Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR2009 over Cherry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.