US Bridges

Pa 915 over Unt Laurel Fork

PoorPosted for load

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 2.6 Mile South of Bed.Co. · Structure no. 000000000017868

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
603
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 915 over Unt Laurel Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 915 over Unt Laurel Fork in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 603 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 862 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPa 915
CrossesUnt Laurel Fork
Location2.6 Mile South of Bed.Co.
RouteState Highway 915
Coordinates40.08144, -78.14978
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic603 (2023)
Projected traffic862 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 915 over Unt Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Pa 915 over Unt Laurel Fork 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 915 over Unt Laurel Fork carry?

About 603 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 915 over Unt Laurel Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 915 over Unt Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.