Bowman Hollow Road over Trib. Mehoopany Creek
PoorWyoming County, Pennsylvania · Intersection W/ Main St. · Structure no. 000000000037321
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowman Hollow Road over Trib. Mehoopany Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowman Hollow Road over Trib. Mehoopany Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowman Hollow Road over Trib. Mehoopany Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowman Hollow Road over Trib. Mehoopany Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Bowman Hollow Road over Trib. Mehoopany Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bowman Hollow Road over Trib. Mehoopany Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Bowman Hollow Road over Trib. Mehoopany Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.