US Bridges

T-341 Myers Hollow over Cherry Run

PoorPosted for load

Clarion County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI W Int W/ SR 2009 · Structure no. 000000000011131

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-341 Myers Hollow over Cherry Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-341 Myers Hollow over Cherry Run in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 75 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-341 Myers Hollow
CrossesCherry Run
Location0.1 MI W Int W/ SR 2009
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.09869, -79.56451
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$288,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-341 Myers Hollow over Cherry Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is T-341 Myers Hollow over Cherry Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does T-341 Myers Hollow over Cherry Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-341 Myers Hollow over Cherry Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T-341 Myers Hollow over Cherry Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.