US Bridges

Pa 160 over Tr.Boones Run

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 Mi.S.Of Reels Corner · Structure no. 000000000031363

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,643
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 160 over Tr.Boones Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 160 over Tr.Boones Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,643 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,197 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPa 160
CrossesTr.Boones Run
Location3.5 Mi.S.Of Reels Corner
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates40.01059, -78.85476
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,643 (2024)
Projected traffic2,197 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 160 over Tr.Boones Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 160 over Tr.Boones Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 160 over Tr.Boones Run carry?

About 1,643 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 160 over Tr.Boones Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Pa 160 over Tr.Boones Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.