US Bridges

Johnson Hollow RD over Downers Run

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Washington Township · Structure no. 000000000053806

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
590
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Hollow RD over Downers Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johnson Hollow RD over Downers Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 904 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJohnson Hollow RD
CrossesDowners Run
LocationWashington Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.10979, -79.83128
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2024)
Projected traffic904 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Hollow RD over Downers Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Hollow RD over Downers 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Johnson Hollow RD over Downers Run carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Hollow RD over Downers Run?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Hollow RD over Downers Run?

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