Pa 655 over Barnetts Run
PoorFulton County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mi.S.Of Needmore · Structure no. 000000000017847
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 536
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 655 over Barnetts Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 655 over Barnetts Run in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 89 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 655 over Barnetts Run built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Pa 655 over Barnetts 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 655 over Barnetts Run carry?
About 536 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pa 655 over Barnetts Run?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 655 over Barnetts Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.