US Bridges

Fire Tower Road over Ramcat Run

Poor

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · 200 N of Ramcat Road · Structure no. 000000000069793

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fire Tower Road over Ramcat Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Fire Tower Road over Ramcat Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2030. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFire Tower Road
CrossesRamcat Run
Location200 N of Ramcat Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.81728, -79.39258
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
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 Fire Tower Road over Ramcat Run built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fire Tower Road over Ramcat 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fire Tower Road over Ramcat Run carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Fire Tower Road over Ramcat Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Fire Tower Road over Ramcat Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.