US Bridges

Pa 164 over South Dry Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Village of East Freedom · Structure no. 000000000005615

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,651
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 164 over South Dry Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 164 over South Dry Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 68 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 8,651 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,681 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 164
CrossesSouth Dry Run
LocationVillage of East Freedom
RouteState Highway 164
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3578, -78.43022
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,651 (2024)
Projected traffic11,681 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 164 over South Dry Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Pa 164 over South Dry 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 164 over South Dry Run carry?

About 8,651 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 164 over South Dry Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 164 over South Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.