US Bridges

SR2008 over Richards Run

Poor

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Robinson NO.2 · Structure no. 000000000019278

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2008 over Richards Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR2008 over Richards Run in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2008
CrossesRichards Run
LocationRobinson NO.2
RouteState Highway 0
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40309, -79.12903
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2023)
Projected traffic275 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$124,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2008 over Richards Run built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2008 over Richards 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR2008 over Richards Run carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR2008 over Richards Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR2008 over Richards Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.