US Bridges

SR 555-PA 555 over Trout Run

Good

Elk County, Pennsylvania · Benezette · Structure no. 000000000052491

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
483
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 555-PA 555 over Trout Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 555-PA 555 over Trout Run in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 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 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 555-PA 555
CrossesTrout Run
LocationBenezette
RouteState Highway 555
CountyElk County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.3147, -78.38529
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic483 (2024)
Projected traffic482 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 555-PA 555 over Trout Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 555-PA 555 over Trout 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 Trout Run carry?

About 483 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 555-PA 555 over Trout Run?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 555-PA 555 over Trout Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.