US Bridges

Riffle Hollow RD over Middle Run

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · German Township · Structure no. 000000000053800

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riffle Hollow RD over Middle Run is a concrete culvert carrying Riffle Hollow RD over Middle Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 148 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiffle Hollow RD
CrossesMiddle Run
LocationGerman Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.90164, -79.8937
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riffle Hollow RD over Middle Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riffle Hollow RD over Middle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Riffle Hollow RD over Middle Run carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Riffle Hollow RD over Middle Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Riffle Hollow RD over Middle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).