US Bridges

SR 2027 over Cove Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · North Union Township · Structure no. 000000000016882

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,049
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2027 over Cove Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2027 over Cove Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 7,049 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,286 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2027
CrossesCove Run
LocationNorth Union Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91039, -79.68798
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,049 (2024)
Projected traffic11,286 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2027 over Cove Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2027 over Cove 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2027 over Cove Run carry?

About 7,049 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2027 over Cove Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns SR 2027 over Cove Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.