US Bridges

SR 227 Cherry Run over Over Cherry Run

Good

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Cornplanter Township · Structure no. 000000000033735

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,608
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 227 Cherry Run over Over Cherry Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 227 Cherry Run over Over Cherry Run in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,608 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,974 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 227 Cherry Run
CrossesOver Cherry Run
LocationCornplanter Township
RouteState Highway 227
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.49778, -79.64371
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,608 (2024)
Projected traffic2,974 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 227 Cherry Run over Over Cherry Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 227 Cherry Run over Over Cherry 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 SR 227 Cherry Run over Over Cherry Run carry?

About 1,608 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 227 Cherry Run over Over Cherry Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 227 Cherry Run over Over Cherry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.