US Bridges

SR0950 over Panther Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · Sandy Valley NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000019672

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,246
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0950 over Panther Run is a concrete slab carrying SR0950 over Panther Run in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 91 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 2,246 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,002 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR0950
CrossesPanther Run
LocationSandy Valley NO.1
RouteState Highway 950
Coordinates41.12378, -78.87874
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

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.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,246 (2024)
Projected traffic3,002 by 2032
Trucks16%
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$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0950 over Panther Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SR0950 over Panther 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR0950 over Panther Run carry?

About 2,246 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR0950 over Panther Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR0950 over Panther Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.