US Bridges

Halls Run Road over Over Halls Run

PoorPosted for load

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Cranberry Township · Structure no. 000000000033755

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halls Run Road over Over Halls Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Halls Run Road over Over Halls Run in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 72 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesHalls Run Road
CrossesOver Halls Run
LocationCranberry Township
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates41.34347, -79.6978
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic122 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halls Run Road over Over Halls Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Halls Run Road over Over Halls 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Halls Run Road over Over Halls Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Halls Run Road over Over Halls Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Halls Run Road over Over Halls Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.