US Bridges

SR 127 over Allegheny River

Fair

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Hickory Township · Structure no. 000000000044033

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
768 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
597
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 127 over Allegheny River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 127 over Allegheny River in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 6 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 597 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2029. The structure is 768 ft (234.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 127
CrossesAllegheny River
LocationHickory Township
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates41.56996, -79.40562
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length768 ft (234.1 m)
Longest span320 ft (97.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic597 (2024)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 127 over Allegheny River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 127 over Allegheny River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 127 over Allegheny River carry?

About 597 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 127 over Allegheny River?

The structure is 768 ft (234.1 m) long with a longest span of 320 ft (97.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 127 over Allegheny River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.