US Bridges

SR 38 Emlenton ST over Over Allghny R.& River a

Good

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Emlenton Borough · Structure no. 000000000033674

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
672 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,358
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 Emlenton ST over Over Allghny R.& River a is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 Emlenton ST over Over Allghny R.& River a in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,358 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,773 by 2032. The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 38 Emlenton ST
CrossesOver Allghny R.& River a
LocationEmlenton Borough
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates41.17559, -79.70811
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length672 ft (204.8 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,358 (2024)
Projected traffic3,773 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$356,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 38 Emlenton ST over Over Allghny R.& River a built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 Emlenton ST over Over Allghny R.& River a 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 Emlenton ST over Over Allghny R.& River a carry?

About 1,358 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 Emlenton ST over Over Allghny R.& River a?

The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 Emlenton ST over Over Allghny R.& River a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.