US Bridges

SR 253 over Muddy Run

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mile North of SR 865 · Structure no. 000000000068580

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
945
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 253 over Muddy Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 253 over Muddy Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 945 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 253
CrossesMuddy Run
Location1.5 Mile North of SR 865
RouteState Highway 253
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.71583, -78.42348
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic945 (2024)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR 253 over Muddy Run built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 253 over Muddy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 253 over Muddy Run carry?

About 945 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 253 over Muddy Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 253 over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.