US Bridges

SR 36 Col Drake Hw over Over Hunter Run

Fair

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Tionesta Township · Structure no. 000000000017190

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

About this bridge

SR 36 Col Drake Hw over Over Hunter Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 36 Col Drake Hw 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 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 36 Col Drake Hw
CrossesOver Hunter Run
LocationTionesta Township
RouteState Highway 36
CountyForest County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.50712, -79.47243
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is SR 36 Col Drake Hw 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 Hw 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 Hw over Over Hunter Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 36 Col Drake Hw over Over Hunter Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.