US Bridges

SR 0088 over Froman Run

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Union Township · Structure no. 000000000034621

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,022
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0088 over Froman Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0088 over Froman Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 110 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 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 7,022 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,907 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0088
CrossesFroman Run
LocationUnion Township
RouteState Highway 88
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22628, -79.99402
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,022 (2024)
Projected traffic6,907 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$305,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0088 over Froman Run built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is SR 0088 over Froman 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0088 over Froman Run carry?

About 7,022 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 0088 over Froman Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0088 over Froman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.