US Bridges

SR 38 Main Street over Richey Run

Fair

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Emlenton Borough · Structure no. 000000000033675

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,358
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 Main Street over Richey Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 38 Main Street over Richey Run in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 97 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 1,358 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,029 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38 Main Street
CrossesRichey Run
LocationEmlenton Borough
RouteState Highway 38
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.18364, -79.68272
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,358 (2024)
Projected traffic2,029 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR 38 Main Street over Richey Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 38 Main Street over Richey 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 38 Main Street over Richey Run carry?

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

How long is SR 38 Main Street over Richey Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns SR 38 Main Street over Richey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.