US Bridges

SR 285 3rd St. over Over Mcmichael Run

Poor

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Greenwood Township · Structure no. 000000000013088

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,257
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 285 3rd St. over Over Mcmichael Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 285 3rd St. over Over Mcmichael Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 2,257 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 285 3rd St.
CrossesOver Mcmichael Run
LocationGreenwood Township
RouteState Highway 285
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.57018, -80.26885
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,257 (2024)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 285 3rd St. over Over Mcmichael Run built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 285 3rd St. over Over Mcmichael 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 285 3rd St. over Over Mcmichael Run carry?

About 2,257 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 285 3rd St. over Over Mcmichael Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns SR 285 3rd St. over Over Mcmichael Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.