US Bridges

Pa 240 over W Br Susquehanna River

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 199 Feet West of TR 219 · Structure no. 000000000054659

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,132
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 240 over W Br Susquehanna River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 240 over W Br Susquehanna River in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 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 1,132 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,294 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa 240
CrossesW Br Susquehanna River
Location199 Feet West of TR 219
RouteState Highway 240
Coordinates40.70708, -78.80182
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,132 (2024)
Projected traffic1,294 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 240 over W Br Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 240 over W Br Susquehanna River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 240 over W Br Susquehanna River carry?

About 1,132 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Pa 240 over W Br Susquehanna River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 240 over W Br Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.