US Bridges

PA-233;ROCKY Mtn. over Racoon Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Caledonia · Structure no. 000000000017404

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,272
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA-233;ROCKY Mtn. over Racoon Creek is a concrete slab carrying PA-233;ROCKY Mtn. over Racoon Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,272 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPA-233;ROCKY Mtn.
CrossesRacoon Creek
LocationCaledonia
RouteState Highway 233
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.88454, -77.48783
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,272 (2024)
Projected traffic2,140 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-233;ROCKY Mtn. over Racoon Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is PA-233;ROCKY Mtn. over Racoon Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does PA-233;ROCKY Mtn. over Racoon Creek carry?

About 1,272 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is PA-233;ROCKY Mtn. over Racoon Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns PA-233;ROCKY Mtn. over Racoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.