US Bridges

Pa 34; SR 0034 over Wertz Run

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1.25 Mi.S. Carlisle Sprgs · Structure no. 000000000013624

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,825
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 34; SR 0034 over Wertz Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 34; SR 0034 over Wertz Run in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6,825 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,095 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa 34; SR 0034
CrossesWertz Run
Location1.25 Mi.S. Carlisle Sprgs
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates40.24708, -77.17582
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,825 (2024)
Projected traffic5,095 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pa 34; SR 0034 over Wertz Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 34; SR 0034 over Wertz 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 34; SR 0034 over Wertz Run carry?

About 6,825 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 34; SR 0034 over Wertz Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 34; SR 0034 over Wertz Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.