US Bridges

SR 27 over Over Garland Run

Good

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Pittsfield Township · Structure no. 000000000033991

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,609
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 over Over Garland Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 27 over Over Garland Run in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,609 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,669 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 27
CrossesOver Garland Run
LocationPittsfield Township
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates41.8012, -79.45845
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2021
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,609 (2024)
Projected traffic2,669 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 over Over Garland Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 over Over Garland 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR 27 over Over Garland Run carry?

About 1,609 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 over Over Garland Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 over Over Garland Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.