US Bridges

Pa 75; SR 0075 over Welsh Run

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S Kasiesville · Structure no. 000000000017334

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,907
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 75; SR 0075 over Welsh Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 75; SR 0075 over Welsh Run in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,907 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,614 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 75; SR 0075
CrossesWelsh Run
Location1 MI S Kasiesville
RouteState Highway 75
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.7361, -77.88733
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,907 (2024)
Projected traffic2,614 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 75; SR 0075 over Welsh Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 75; SR 0075 over Welsh Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 75; SR 0075 over Welsh Run carry?

About 1,907 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 75; SR 0075 over Welsh Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 75; SR 0075 over Welsh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.