US Bridges

Adams Falls Road over Linn Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 100 East of Linn Run RD · Structure no. 000000000037029

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Adams Falls Road over Linn Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams Falls Road over Linn Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 89 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesAdams Falls Road
CrossesLinn Run
Location100 East of Linn Run RD
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates40.1691, -79.2337
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2020)
Projected traffic220 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams Falls Road over Linn Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Adams Falls Road over Linn 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 2022.

How much traffic does Adams Falls Road over Linn Run carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Adams Falls Road over Linn Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Falls Road over Linn Run?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.