US Bridges

FR 191 over Hoffman Run

GoodPosted for load

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 Miles NW of SR 321 · Structure no. 091904000001021

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 191 over Hoffman Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 191 over Hoffman Run in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 191
CrossesHoffman Run
Location0.8 Miles NW of SR 321
RouteFederal Lands Road 191
CountyElk County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.60235, -78.73589
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (—)
Projected traffic45 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 191 over Hoffman Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is FR 191 over Hoffman 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FR 191 over Hoffman Run carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 191 over Hoffman Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FR 191 over Hoffman Run?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.