US Bridges

Longwood Drive over Trib Trindle Spring Run

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mile N of Mech. Boro · Structure no. 000000000070360

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longwood Drive over Trib Trindle Spring Run is a concrete culvert carrying Longwood Drive over Trib Trindle Spring Run in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLongwood Drive
CrossesTrib Trindle Spring Run
Location1.5 Mile N of Mech. Boro
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.2192, -77.04044
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Longwood Drive over Trib Trindle Spring Run built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longwood Drive over Trib Trindle Spring 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 2024.

How much traffic does Longwood Drive over Trib Trindle Spring Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Longwood Drive over Trib Trindle Spring Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Longwood Drive over Trib Trindle Spring Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.