US Bridges

T-589 Harper Road over Over Cherrytree Run

Poor

Venango County, Pennsylvania · East Side of Kaneville · Structure no. 000000000033874

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-589 Harper Road over Over Cherrytree Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-589 Harper Road over Over Cherrytree Run in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 125 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-589 Harper Road
CrossesOver Cherrytree Run
LocationEast Side of Kaneville
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.50494, -79.70172
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$578,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-589 Harper Road over Over Cherrytree Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is T-589 Harper Road over Over Cherrytree 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T-589 Harper Road over Over Cherrytree Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is T-589 Harper Road over Over Cherrytree Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-589 Harper Road over Over Cherrytree Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.