US Bridges

FR 154 over Farnsworth Run

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Pennsylvania · 3.0 Miles S of SR 2006 · Structure no. 091901000001019

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1993 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 154 over Farnsworth Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 154 over Farnsworth Run in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 91 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 154
CrossesFarnsworth Run
Location3.0 Miles S of SR 2006
RouteFederal Lands Road 154
CountyWarren County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.74366, -79.13899
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1993)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 154 over Farnsworth Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is FR 154 over Farnsworth Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does FR 154 over Farnsworth Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is FR 154 over Farnsworth Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns FR 154 over Farnsworth Run?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.