US Bridges

Pa 641; Timmons RD over Dry Run

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 1 Ml.S.E. of Spring Run · Structure no. 000000000017436

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,708
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 641; Timmons RD over Dry Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 641; Timmons RD over Dry Run in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 92 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 2,708 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,344 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPa 641; Timmons RD
CrossesDry Run
Location1 Ml.S.E. of Spring Run
RouteState Highway 641
Coordinates40.13757, -77.76814
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,708 (2024)
Projected traffic3,344 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$554,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 641; Timmons RD over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is Pa 641; Timmons RD over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 641; Timmons RD over Dry Run carry?

About 2,708 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 641; Timmons RD over Dry Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 641; Timmons RD over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.