US Bridges

SR 957 over Over Pine Valley Brook

Good

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Columbus Township · Structure no. 000000000034075

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,037
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 957 over Over Pine Valley Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 957 over Over Pine Valley Brook in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 88 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 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 1,037 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,297 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 957
CrossesOver Pine Valley Brook
LocationColumbus Township
RouteState Highway 957
Coordinates41.94837, -79.52294
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,037 (2024)
Projected traffic1,297 by 2032
Trucks11%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 957 over Over Pine Valley Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 957 over Over Pine Valley Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 957 over Over Pine Valley Brook carry?

About 1,037 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 957 over Over Pine Valley Brook?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 957 over Over Pine Valley Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.