US Bridges

SR 255-PA 255 over Powers Run

Fair

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E Johnsonburg · Structure no. 000000000015586

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,174
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 255-PA 255 over Powers Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 255-PA 255 over Powers Run in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 94 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 4,174 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,764 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 255-PA 255
CrossesPowers Run
Location1 MI E Johnsonburg
RouteState Highway 255
CountyElk County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.4842, -78.64879
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,174 (2024)
Projected traffic4,764 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$543,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 255-PA 255 over Powers Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is SR 255-PA 255 over Powers 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 255-PA 255 over Powers Run carry?

About 4,174 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 255-PA 255 over Powers Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 255-PA 255 over Powers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.