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    District 12 Projects - Westmoreland County

    Fry Hollow Road Bridge Replacement Project

    Project Status

    Step 2 of 4

    Design

    Next Step:  Construction

    Public Outreach

    Virtual Plans Display

    ​The virtual plans display will be available online from November 9, 2026 through November 23, 2026. 

    Public Comment Period

    The public comment period, where the community is encouraged to respond with questions and concerns will be from November 9, 2026 through November 23, 2026. 

    Submit a Comment

    Project Overview

    County: Westmoreland
    Municipality: Hempfield Township
    State Route: T-479
    Local Name: Fry Hollow Road
    Project Type: Bridge Replacement
    MPMS Number: 67722
    Proposed Construction Start: April 2028
    Proposed Construction End: October 2028
    Last Updated: 11/09/2026

    The purpose of the project is to correct structural deficiencies of the bridge and to provide safe and efficient crossing of Fry Hollow Road (T-479) over Wilson Run in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. The existing structure, Fry Hollow Bridge, was built in 1931 and has an estimated ADT of 165 vehicles with 10% truck traffic. The current structure is in poor condition due to the existing superstructure deterioration and sees frequent vehicular strikes to the bridge barrier. The bridge has a posted weight limit of 13 Tons, Except Combinations 19 Tons, which is driven by the superstructure deterioration. The substructure units exhibit minor spalling and vertical cracking with efflorescence. The current roadway width is 24'-6" and has sharp horizontal curves on both approaches. The structure railing system does not meet current crash standards on the structure itself and a portion of the existing barrier as been damaged beyond repair due to vehicular strikes. 

    Contact Information

    Cristin Covert, P.E.
    Project Manager
    724-439-7155
    ccovert@pa.gov

    Nathan Luczki
    Project Manager
    724-539-8562
    nathan.luczki@gibson-thomas.com

    Melissa Maczko
    Media Contact
    724-439-7135
    mmaczko@pa.gov

    Accessibility

    The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation or interpretation services, have special needs, or have concerns that require individual attention, please contact the Project Manager listed above.

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