US Bridges

SR 2001 over Rudolph Run

Poor

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Wayne & Perry Township · Structure no. 000000000018242

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2001 over Rudolph Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2001 over Rudolph Run in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 87 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 2001
CrossesRudolph Run
LocationWayne & Perry Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.76103, -80.18371
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2001 over Rudolph Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is SR 2001 over Rudolph 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2001 over Rudolph Run carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2001 over Rudolph Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2001 over Rudolph Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.