US Bridges

Day Use Area Road over Doubling Gap Run

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 MI E of SR 0233 · Structure no. 000000000014132

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Day Use Area Road over Doubling Gap Run is a concrete slab carrying Day Use Area Road over Doubling Gap Run in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDay Use Area Road
CrossesDoubling Gap Run
Location0.4 MI E of SR 0233
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates40.2824, -77.4149
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Day Use Area Road over Doubling Gap Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Day Use Area Road over Doubling Gap 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Day Use Area Road over Doubling Gap Run carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Day Use Area Road over Doubling Gap Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Day Use Area Road over Doubling Gap Run?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.