Porcupine Road over Dents Run
GoodElk County, Pennsylvania · At Dents Run RD Intersect · Structure no. 000000000015774
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Porcupine Road over Dents Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Porcupine Road over Dents Run in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Porcupine Road over Dents Run built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Porcupine Road 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Porcupine Road over Dents Run carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Porcupine Road over Dents Run?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Porcupine Road over Dents Run?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.