US Bridges

Palmer Rd(sr 3013) over Middle Run

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · German Township · Structure no. 000000000053802

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmer Rd(sr 3013) over Middle Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palmer Rd(sr 3013) over Middle Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPalmer Rd(sr 3013)
CrossesMiddle Run
LocationGerman Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89793, -79.89995
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2024)
Projected traffic473 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 Palmer Rd(sr 3013) over Middle Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmer Rd(sr 3013) over Middle 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Palmer Rd(sr 3013) over Middle Run carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Palmer Rd(sr 3013) over Middle Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Palmer Rd(sr 3013) over Middle Run?

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