US Bridges

Flanigan Road over Hen Run

Poor

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Near Yough Dam · Structure no. 000000000017100

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flanigan Road over Hen Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flanigan Road over Hen Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFlanigan Road
CrossesHen Run
LocationNear Yough Dam
RouteCity Street 0T892
Coordinates39.80386, -79.37101
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic35 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flanigan Road over Hen Run built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flanigan Road over Hen 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Flanigan Road over Hen Run carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Flanigan Road over Hen Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Flanigan Road over Hen Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.