US Bridges

SR 155-PA 155 over Hamilton Run

Fair

McKean County, Pennsylvania · Wrights · Structure no. 000000000025300

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
889
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 155-PA 155 over Hamilton Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 155-PA 155 over Hamilton Run in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 889 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,453 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 155-PA 155
CrossesHamilton Run
LocationWrights
RouteState Highway 155
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.74472, -78.24358
Functional classRural Major 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
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic889 (2023)
Projected traffic1,453 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 155-PA 155 over Hamilton Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 155-PA 155 over Hamilton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 155-PA 155 over Hamilton Run carry?

About 889 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 155-PA 155 over Hamilton Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 155-PA 155 over Hamilton Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.