US Bridges

SR 36 Col.Drake Hy over Over Hunter Run

Poor

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Tionesta Township · Structure no. 000000000017188

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,381
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 Col.Drake Hy over Over Hunter Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 36 Col.Drake Hy over Over Hunter Run in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 1,381 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,062 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 36 Col.Drake Hy
CrossesOver Hunter Run
LocationTionesta Township
RouteState Highway 36
CountyForest County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.49982, -79.46693
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 SR 36 Col.Drake Hy over Over Hunter Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

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

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

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 36 Col.Drake Hy over Over Hunter Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.