US Bridges

Anderson Road over Runaway Run

Poor

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · 0.15 Miles SW of SR 28 · Structure no. 000000000019879

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson Road over Runaway Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Anderson Road over Runaway Run in Jefferson 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesAnderson Road
CrossesRunaway Run
Location0.15 Miles SW of SR 28
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.11659, -79.19611
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$288,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anderson Road over Runaway Run built?

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

What condition is Anderson Road over Runaway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Anderson Road over Runaway Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Anderson Road over Runaway Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson Road over Runaway Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.