US Bridges

SR 227 Cherry Run over Over Cherry Run

Good

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Rouseville Borough · Structure no. 000000000039598

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 227 Cherry Run over Over Cherry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 227 Cherry Run over Over Cherry Run in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,648 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 227 Cherry Run
CrossesOver Cherry Run
LocationRouseville Borough
RouteState Highway 227
Coordinates41.47328, -79.68338
Functional classUrban 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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2024)
Projected traffic2,648 by 2032
Trucks15%
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 1997, making it 28 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 227 Cherry Run over Over Cherry Run carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 227 Cherry Run over Over Cherry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.