US Bridges

SR0949 over Callen Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · Heath Pump Station · Structure no. 000000000019671

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0949 over Callen Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR0949 over Callen Run in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 110 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 144 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR0949
CrossesCallen Run
LocationHeath Pump Station
RouteState Highway 949
Coordinates41.34975, -79.01499
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2024)
Projected traffic136 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0949 over Callen Run built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR0949 over Callen Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR0949 over Callen Run carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR0949 over Callen Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR0949 over Callen Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.