US Bridges

Pa 403 over Oven Run

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Rowena · Structure no. 000000000031448

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
941
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 403 over Oven Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 403 over Oven Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 93 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 941 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,876 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 403
CrossesOven Run
LocationRowena
RouteState Highway 403
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11849, -78.92455
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic941 (2023)
Projected traffic1,876 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$660,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 403 over Oven Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Pa 403 over Oven 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 403 over Oven Run carry?

About 941 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 403 over Oven Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 403 over Oven Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.