US Bridges

SR 36 Col Drake over Over Hunter Run

Fair

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Tionesta Township · Structure no. 000000000017187

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,381
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 Col Drake over Over Hunter Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 36 Col Drake over Over Hunter Run in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 1,381 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,062 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 36 Col Drake
CrossesOver Hunter Run
LocationTionesta Township
RouteState Highway 36
CountyForest County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.4963, -79.46349
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,381 (2024)
Projected traffic2,062 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 36 Col Drake over Over Hunter Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36 Col Drake over Over Hunter 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 36 Col Drake over Over Hunter Run carry?

About 1,381 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 36 Col Drake over Over Hunter Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR 36 Col Drake over Over Hunter Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.