US Bridges

Potter School Road over Stony Run

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · East of Elliotsville · Structure no. 000000000017151

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potter School Road over Stony Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Potter School Road over Stony Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 124 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPotter School Road
CrossesStony Run
LocationEast of Elliotsville
RouteCity Street 0T351
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.76935, -79.60964
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Potter School Road over Stony Run built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Potter School Road over Stony 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Potter School Road over Stony Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Potter School Road over Stony Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Potter School Road over Stony Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.