US Bridges

FR 321 over Meade Run

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Miles from FR 150 · Structure no. 091903000003017

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 321 over Meade Run is a steel culvert carrying FR 321 over Meade Run in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 321
CrossesMeade Run
Location0.2 Miles from FR 150
RouteFederal Lands Road 321
CountyWarren County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.77394, -78.85824
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 321 over Meade Run built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 321 over Meade 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FR 321 over Meade Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 321 over Meade Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

Who owns FR 321 over Meade Run?

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