US Bridges

T-540 Fry Road over Wolf Run

Good

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI NW of Saegertown · Structure no. 000000000056861

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-540 Fry Road over Wolf Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying T-540 Fry Road over Wolf Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT-540 Fry Road
CrossesWolf Run
Location2.5 MI NW of Saegertown
RouteCity Street 7206
Coordinates41.75639, -80.16792
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-540 Fry Road over Wolf Run built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-540 Fry Road over Wolf Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does T-540 Fry Road over Wolf Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-540 Fry Road over Wolf Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns T-540 Fry Road over Wolf Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.