US Bridges

L Georges Vlly RD over Potter Run

FairPosted for load

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 1200 Ft NE of SR 144 · Structure no. 000000000009834

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

L Georges Vlly RD over Potter Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L Georges Vlly RD over Potter Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesL Georges Vlly RD
CrossesPotter Run
Location1200 Ft NE of SR 144
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.80544, -77.62439
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$389,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L Georges Vlly RD over Potter Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is L Georges Vlly RD over Potter 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does L Georges Vlly RD over Potter Run carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is L Georges Vlly RD over Potter Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns L Georges Vlly RD over Potter Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.