US Bridges

SR 321-PA 321 over High Pressure Gas Lines

Fair

Elk County, Pennsylvania · Dahoga · Structure no. 000000000015592

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,168
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 321-PA 321 over High Pressure Gas Lines is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 321-PA 321 over High Pressure Gas Lines in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 2,168 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,462 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR 321-PA 321
CrossesHigh Pressure Gas Lines
LocationDahoga
RouteState Highway 321
Coordinates41.59779, -78.72192
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,168 (2023)
Projected traffic2,462 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$481,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 321-PA 321 over High Pressure Gas Lines built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 321-PA 321 over High Pressure Gas Lines 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 321-PA 321 over High Pressure Gas Lines carry?

About 2,168 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 321-PA 321 over High Pressure Gas Lines?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 321-PA 321 over High Pressure Gas Lines?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.