US Bridges

Guerrier Road over Miller Run

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Derry Township · Structure no. 000000000056975

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guerrier Road over Miller Run is a concrete culvert carrying Guerrier Road over Miller Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGuerrier Road
CrossesMiller Run
LocationDerry Township
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.29258, -79.34058
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guerrier Road over Miller Run built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guerrier Road over Miller Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Guerrier Road over Miller Run carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Guerrier Road over Miller Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Guerrier Road over Miller Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.