US Bridges

Fry Hollow Road over Wilson Run

PoorPosted for load

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI NW of T-680 · Structure no. 000000000036911

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fry Hollow Road over Wilson Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Fry Hollow Road over Wilson Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFry Hollow Road
CrossesWilson Run
Location1/2 MI NW of T-680
RouteCity Street 0T479
Coordinates40.21202, -79.58403
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic720 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$292,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fry Hollow Road over Wilson Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fry Hollow Road over Wilson 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fry Hollow Road over Wilson Run carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fry Hollow Road over Wilson Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fry Hollow Road over Wilson Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.