US Bridges

Paxton Run Road over Paxton Run

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Lurgan Township · Structure no. 000000000017607

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
428
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paxton Run Road over Paxton Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paxton Run Road over Paxton Run in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPaxton Run Road
CrossesPaxton Run
LocationLurgan Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.11533, -77.58661
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2024)
Projected traffic423 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Paxton Run Road over Paxton Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paxton Run Road over Paxton 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Paxton Run Road over Paxton Run carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Paxton Run Road over Paxton Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Paxton Run Road over Paxton Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.