US Bridges

Black Run Road over Over Black Run

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S of Eyers Grove · Structure no. 000000000012721

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Run Road over Over Black Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Black Run Road over Over Black Run in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBlack Run Road
CrossesOver Black Run
Location1 MI S of Eyers Grove
RouteState Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.07465, -76.5111
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2024)
Projected traffic204 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Run Road over Over Black Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Run Road over Over Black 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 Black Run Road over Over Black Run carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Black Run Road over Over Black Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Black Run Road over Over Black Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.