US Bridges

SR 227 over Cherry Run

Good

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Cornplanter Township · Structure no. 000000000045991

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,347
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 227 over Cherry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 227 over Cherry Run in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,347 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,613 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 227
CrossesCherry Run
LocationCornplanter Township
RouteState Highway 227
Coordinates41.50447, -79.63366
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,347 (2024)
Projected traffic2,613 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 over Cherry Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 227 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 227 over Cherry Run carry?

About 1,347 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 227 over Cherry Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 227 over Cherry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.