US Bridges

Pa 75; Path Valley over Trib of Dry Run

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Dry Run · Structure no. 000000000017354

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,554
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 75; Path Valley over Trib of Dry Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 75; Path Valley over Trib of Dry Run in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,554 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,113 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 75; Path Valley
CrossesTrib of Dry Run
LocationDry Run
RouteState Highway 75
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16832, -77.75279
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,554 (2024)
Projected traffic2,113 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Pa 75; Path Valley over Trib of Dry Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 75; Path Valley over Trib of Dry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 75; Path Valley over Trib of Dry Run carry?

About 1,554 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Pa 75; Path Valley over Trib of Dry Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 75; Path Valley over Trib of Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.