US Bridges

Pa 31 over Kimberly Run

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 2.7 Mi.E.Of Somersest · Structure no. 000000000041385

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,098
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 31 over Kimberly Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 31 over Kimberly 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 2,098 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,321 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesPa 31
CrossesKimberly Run
Location2.7 Mi.E.Of Somersest
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates39.99178, -79.00375
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,098 (2024)
Projected traffic3,321 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 31 over Kimberly Run built?

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

What condition is Pa 31 over Kimberly 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 31 over Kimberly Run carry?

About 2,098 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pa 31 over Kimberly Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Pa 31 over Kimberly Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.