Pa 641; Forge Hill over Trout Run
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.W. of Roxbury · Structure no. 000000000017438
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,513
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 641; Forge Hill over Trout Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 641; Forge Hill over Trout Run in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,513 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,103 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 641; Forge Hill over Trout Run built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 641; Forge Hill over Trout 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 641; Forge Hill over Trout Run carry?
About 4,513 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pa 641; Forge Hill over Trout Run?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 641; Forge Hill over Trout Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.