US Bridges

Harrisburg Run RD over Harrisburg Run

Poor

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI North of SR 346 · Structure no. 000000000025560

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrisburg Run RD over Harrisburg Run is a concrete slab carrying Harrisburg Run RD over Harrisburg Run in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 105 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHarrisburg Run RD
CrossesHarrisburg Run
Location1.5 MI North of SR 346
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.99048, -78.57573
Functional classRural Local

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
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrisburg Run RD over Harrisburg Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Harrisburg Run RD over Harrisburg 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Harrisburg Run RD over Harrisburg Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Harrisburg Run RD over Harrisburg Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Harrisburg Run RD over Harrisburg Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.