US Bridges

Pa 75; SR 0075 over Buck Run

Poor

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Dickey Station · Structure no. 000000000017339

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,105
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 75; SR 0075 over Buck Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 75; SR 0075 over Buck Run in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,317 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 75; SR 0075
CrossesBuck Run
LocationDickey Station
RouteState Highway 75
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.86619, -77.89544
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,105 (2024)
Projected traffic2,317 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$134,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

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

About 2,105 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 75; SR 0075 over Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.