Thompson Hollow RD over Buffalo Run
PoorWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 175 S.W. of SR 3089 · Structure no. 000000000036900
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompson Hollow RD over Buffalo Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thompson Hollow RD over Buffalo Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thompson Hollow RD over Buffalo Run built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thompson Hollow RD over Buffalo 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Thompson Hollow RD over Buffalo Run carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Thompson Hollow RD over Buffalo Run?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Thompson Hollow RD over Buffalo Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.