US Bridges

Pa 233; SR 0233 over Bettem Hollow Run

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mi.S. of L.R. 21008 · Structure no. 000000000068424

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,186
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 233; SR 0233 over Bettem Hollow Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 233; SR 0233 over Bettem Hollow Run in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,186 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 233; SR 0233
CrossesBettem Hollow Run
Location0.1 Mi.S. of L.R. 21008
RouteState Highway 233
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10073, -77.32428
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,186 (2024)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 233; SR 0233 over Bettem Hollow Run built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 233; SR 0233 over Bettem Hollow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 233; SR 0233 over Bettem Hollow Run carry?

About 1,186 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pa 233; SR 0233 over Bettem Hollow Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 233; SR 0233 over Bettem Hollow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.