US Bridges

Jerseytown RD over Spruce Run

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Miles SW of Millville · Structure no. 000000000012551

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,214
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerseytown RD over Spruce Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Jerseytown RD over Spruce Run in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 3,214 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,624 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesJerseytown RD
CrossesSpruce Run
Location1.5 Miles SW of Millville
RouteState Highway 254
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.10609, -76.55028
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,214 (2024)
Projected traffic3,624 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Jerseytown RD over Spruce Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerseytown RD over Spruce 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jerseytown RD over Spruce Run carry?

About 3,214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jerseytown RD over Spruce Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Jerseytown RD over Spruce Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.