US Bridges

Pa 641; Newburg RD over Paxtons Run

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.E. of Roxbury · Structure no. 000000000017440

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,478
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 641; Newburg RD over Paxtons Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 641; Newburg RD over Paxtons Run in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 91 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 1,478 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,823 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 641; Newburg RD
CrossesPaxtons Run
Location1.5 Mi.E. of Roxbury
RouteState Highway 641
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11663, -77.63091
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,478 (2024)
Projected traffic1,823 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$361,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 641; Newburg RD over Paxtons Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Pa 641; Newburg RD over Paxtons 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; Newburg RD over Paxtons Run carry?

About 1,478 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 641; Newburg RD over Paxtons Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 641; Newburg RD over Paxtons Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.