US Bridges

Philipsville Road over Townley Run

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Greenfield Township · Structure no. 000000000045588

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
649
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philipsville Road over Townley Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Philipsville Road over Townley Run in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 649 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPhilipsville Road
CrossesTownley Run
LocationGreenfield Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.09371, -79.85132
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2024)
Projected traffic372 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Philipsville Road over Townley Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Philipsville Road over Townley 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 2023.

How much traffic does Philipsville Road over Townley Run carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Philipsville Road over Townley Run?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Philipsville Road over Townley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.