US Bridges

SR 949-PA 949 over Island Run

Fair

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI SW Ridgway · Structure no. 000000000015641

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
423
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 949-PA 949 over Island Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 949-PA 949 over Island Run in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 423 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 949-PA 949
CrossesIsland Run
Location2 MI SW Ridgway
RouteState Highway 949
CountyElk County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.3975, -78.75168
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (2024)
Projected traffic577 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 949-PA 949 over Island Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 949-PA 949 over Island 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 949-PA 949 over Island Run carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 949-PA 949 over Island Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 949-PA 949 over Island Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.