US Bridges

West Main Street over Newburg Run

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Newburg · Structure no. 000000000054749

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,478
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main Street over Newburg Run is a concrete culvert carrying West Main Street over Newburg Run in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,478 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,825 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest Main Street
CrossesNewburg Run
LocationNewburg
RouteState Highway 641
Coordinates40.13661, -77.55767
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,478 (2024)
Projected traffic1,825 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Main Street over Newburg Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Main Street over Newburg 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does West Main Street over Newburg Run carry?

About 1,478 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Main Street over Newburg Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns West Main Street over Newburg Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).