US Bridges

Pa 403 over Dixie Run

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Hooversville Borough · Structure no. 000000000057281

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,164
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 403 over Dixie Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 403 over Dixie Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,164 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPa 403
CrossesDixie Run
LocationHooversville Borough
RouteState Highway 403
Coordinates40.1493, -78.91032
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic1,164 (2023)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2029
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 403 over Dixie Run built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 403 over Dixie 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 403 over Dixie Run carry?

About 1,164 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 403 over Dixie Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Pa 403 over Dixie Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.