US Bridges

Harvey Hill Road over Grays Fork

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Between Rutan & Graysvill · Structure no. 000000000018477

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey Hill Road over Grays Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harvey Hill Road over Grays Fork in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2011. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvey Hill Road
CrossesGrays Fork
LocationBetween Rutan & Graysvill
RouteCity Street 0T400
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91858, -80.35124
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1991)
Projected traffic28 by 2011
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvey Hill Road over Grays Fork built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvey Hill Road over Grays 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Harvey Hill Road over Grays Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Harvey Hill Road over Grays Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey Hill Road over Grays Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.