US Bridges

SR 2002 over Mill Run

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Wharton Township · Structure no. 000000000016845

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2002 over Mill Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2002 over Mill Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1953, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 2002
CrossesMill Run
LocationWharton Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.77746, -79.6589
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2002 over Mill Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is SR 2002 over Mill Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2002 over Mill Run carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 2002 over Mill Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2002 over Mill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.