SR 555-PA 555 over Dents Run
GoodElk County, Pennsylvania · Dents Run · Structure no. 000000000015614
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 483
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 555-PA 555 over Dents Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 555-PA 555 over Dents Run in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 85 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 483 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 555-PA 555 over Dents Run built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is SR 555-PA 555 over Dents 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR 555-PA 555 over Dents Run carry?
About 483 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 555-PA 555 over Dents Run?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 555-PA 555 over Dents Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.