US Bridges

On Tsr 948 over Lick Run

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Howard · Structure no. 000000000009610

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Tsr 948 over Lick Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying On Tsr 948 over Lick Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 90 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesOn Tsr 948
CrossesLick Run
LocationHoward
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.00939, -77.64606
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2024)
Projected traffic129 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$396,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was On Tsr 948 over Lick Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is On Tsr 948 over Lick 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does On Tsr 948 over Lick Run carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is On Tsr 948 over Lick Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns On Tsr 948 over Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.