US Bridges

Stiffler Road over Freeman Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Fairfield Twp Br No 3 · Structure no. 000000000036903

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stiffler Road over Freeman Run is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stiffler Road over Freeman Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2026. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStiffler Road
CrossesFreeman Run
LocationFairfield Twp Br No 3
RouteCity Street 0T988
Coordinates40.38313, -79.16248
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic200 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stiffler Road over Freeman Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stiffler Road over Freeman 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stiffler Road over Freeman Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stiffler Road over Freeman Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stiffler Road over Freeman Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.