US Bridges

SR 38 over Over Pine Run

Poor

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Richland Township · Structure no. 000000000033683

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Over Pine Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 38 over Over Pine Run in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 99 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,866 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesOver Pine Run
LocationRichland Township
RouteState Highway 38
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.28338, -79.64168
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2024)
Projected traffic1,866 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$119,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 38 over Over Pine Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is SR 38 over Over Pine Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Over Pine Run carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Over Pine Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Over Pine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.