US Bridges

Pa 75; Path Valley over Spring Run

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Spring Run · Structure no. 000000000017353

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,507
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 75; Path Valley over Spring Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 75; Path Valley over Spring 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 5 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 2,507 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,043 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 75; Path Valley
CrossesSpring Run
LocationSpring Run
RouteState Highway 75
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14171, -77.77216
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,507 (2024)
Projected traffic3,043 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$691,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 75; Path Valley over Spring Run built?

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

What condition is Pa 75; Path Valley over Spring 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 75; Path Valley over Spring Run carry?

About 2,507 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pa 75; Path Valley over Spring Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 75; Path Valley over Spring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.