US Bridges

Pemberton RD over Sinking Run

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 MI North of SR 453 · Structure no. 000000000054097

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
562
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pemberton RD over Sinking Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pemberton RD over Sinking Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 562 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 727 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPemberton RD
CrossesSinking Run
Location0.2 MI North of SR 453
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.61622, -78.17025
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2024)
Projected traffic727 by 2032
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Pemberton RD over Sinking Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pemberton RD over Sinking 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pemberton RD over Sinking Run carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Pemberton RD over Sinking Run?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pemberton RD over Sinking Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).