US Bridges

Pa 403 over Soap Hollow Run

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mi. from SR 4041 · Structure no. 000000000069458

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,265
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 403 over Soap Hollow Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 403 over Soap Hollow Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,265 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,379 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa 403
CrossesSoap Hollow Run
Location0.2 Mi. from SR 4041
RouteState Highway 403
Coordinates40.27096, -78.91696
Functional classUrban 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,265 (2024)
Projected traffic7,379 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 403 over Soap Hollow Run built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 403 over Soap Hollow 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 403 over Soap Hollow Run carry?

About 5,265 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pa 403 over Soap Hollow Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 403 over Soap Hollow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.