US Bridges

Worth Street over Soldier Run

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mile SE of SR2035 · Structure no. 000000000019877

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
671
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Worth Street over Soldier Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Worth Street over Soldier Run in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 671 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 939 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWorth Street
CrossesSoldier Run
Location0.1 Mile SE of SR2035
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.08777, -78.8825
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2024)
Projected traffic939 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$386,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Worth Street over Soldier Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Worth Street over Soldier 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Worth Street over Soldier Run carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Worth Street over Soldier Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Worth Street over Soldier Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.