US Bridges

SR0286 over Reeds Run

Poor

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Jacksonville NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000019088

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1942
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,074
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0286 over Reeds Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR0286 over Reeds Run in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 103 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 3,074 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,666 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR0286
CrossesReeds Run
LocationJacksonville NO.1
RouteState Highway 286
Coordinates40.53997, -79.2847
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,074 (2023)
Projected traffic4,666 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0286 over Reeds Run built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.

What condition is SR0286 over Reeds 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 SR0286 over Reeds Run carry?

About 3,074 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR0286 over Reeds Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR0286 over Reeds Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.