US Bridges

SR 27 Grand Street over Over Allegheny Railroad

Good

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Pittsfield Township · Structure no. 000000000033995

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,308
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 Grand Street over Over Allegheny Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 27 Grand Street over Over Allegheny Railroad in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 84 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,308 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,148 by 2032. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 27 Grand Street
CrossesOver Allegheny Railroad
LocationPittsfield Township
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates41.81874, -79.43952
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,308 (2024)
Projected traffic4,148 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$642,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 Grand Street over Over Allegheny Railroad built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 27 Grand Street over Over Allegheny Railroad 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 27 Grand Street over Over Allegheny Railroad carry?

About 2,308 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 Grand Street over Over Allegheny Railroad?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 Grand Street over Over Allegheny Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.