US Bridges

Ringtown Mt. Rd. over Lick Run

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1.25 MI E of Numidia · Structure no. 000000000012673

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
648
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ringtown Mt. Rd. over Lick Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Ringtown Mt. Rd. over Lick Run in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRingtown Mt. Rd.
CrossesLick Run
Location1.25 MI E of Numidia
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.88527, -76.38219
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2024)
Projected traffic853 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ringtown Mt. Rd. over Lick Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ringtown Mt. Rd. over Lick 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ringtown Mt. Rd. over Lick Run carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ringtown Mt. Rd. over Lick Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ringtown Mt. Rd. over Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.