US Bridges

Pa 655 over Owl Run

Poor

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · Andover · Structure no. 000000000017848

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
512
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 655 over Owl Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 655 over Owl Run in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 512 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 655
CrossesOwl Run
LocationAndover
RouteState Highway 655
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94678, -78.08424
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2024)
Projected traffic403 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$680,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 655 over Owl Run built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 655 over Owl 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 Owl Run carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 655 over Owl Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 655 over Owl Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.