US Bridges

SR 59 Kinzua Road over Over Morrison Run

Poor

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Mead Township · Structure no. 000000000034005

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,105
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 Kinzua Road over Over Morrison Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 59 Kinzua Road over Over Morrison Run in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 101 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,401 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 59 Kinzua Road
CrossesOver Morrison Run
LocationMead Township
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates41.82177, -79.10775
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2024)
Projected traffic2,401 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 Kinzua Road over Over Morrison Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 59 Kinzua Road over Over Morrison 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 59 Kinzua Road over Over Morrison Run carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 Kinzua Road over Over Morrison Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 Kinzua Road over Over Morrison Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.