US Bridges

SR 285 Townhouse R over Over Town House Run

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Fairfield Township · Structure no. 000000000013097

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 285 Townhouse R over Over Town House Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 285 Townhouse R over Over Town House Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,413 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 285 Townhouse R
CrossesOver Town House Run
LocationFairfield Township
RouteState Highway 285
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.52934, -80.11566
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,413 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 285 Townhouse R over Over Town House Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 285 Townhouse R over Over Town House 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 285 Townhouse R over Over Town House Run carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 285 Townhouse R over Over Town House Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 285 Townhouse R over Over Town House Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.