US Bridges

Horton Run Road over Horton Run

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 250 Ft SE of SR 3001 · Structure no. 000000000030485

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Horton Run Road over Horton Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horton Run Road over Horton Run in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 87 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHorton Run Road
CrossesHorton Run
Location250 Ft SE of SR 3001
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates41.6166, -77.8753
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
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horton Run Road over Horton Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Horton Run Road over Horton 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Horton Run Road over Horton Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Horton Run Road over Horton Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Horton Run Road over Horton Run?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.