US Bridges

SR 89 Church Run over Over Shirley Run

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Rome Township · Structure no. 000000000013037

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
827
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 89 Church Run over Over Shirley Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 89 Church Run over Over Shirley Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 827 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,621 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 89 Church Run
CrossesOver Shirley Run
LocationRome Township
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates41.70301, -79.66511
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic827 (2023)
Projected traffic1,621 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$332,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 89 Church Run over Over Shirley Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 89 Church Run over Over Shirley 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 89 Church Run over Over Shirley Run carry?

About 827 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 89 Church Run over Over Shirley Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 89 Church Run over Over Shirley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.