US Bridges

Arch Street over Over Mill Run

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Arch St. Meadville City · Structure no. 000000000013531

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,280
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arch Street over Over Mill Run is a concrete culvert carrying Arch Street over Over Mill Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,350 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArch Street
CrossesOver Mill Run
LocationArch St. Meadville City
RouteCity Street 7301
Coordinates41.63766, -80.15653
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,280 (2024)
Projected traffic5,350 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Arch Street over Over Mill Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arch Street over Over Mill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Arch Street over Over Mill Run carry?

About 4,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arch Street over Over Mill Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Arch Street over Over Mill Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.