US Bridges

Kramer No 113 over Mud Run

GoodPosted for load

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. Sw. of Rohrsburg · Structure no. 000000000012799

Built
1881
144 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kramer No 113 over Mud Run is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Kramer No 113 over Mud Run in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1881 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 144 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKramer No 113
CrossesMud Run
Location1 Mi. Sw. of Rohrsburg
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.12126, -76.4321
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kramer No 113 over Mud Run built?

It was built in 1881, making it 144 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Kramer No 113 over Mud 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Kramer No 113 over Mud Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Kramer No 113 over Mud Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Kramer No 113 over Mud Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.