US Bridges

Rocky Spring RD over Rocky Spring Trib

Good

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 MI NW of SR 4015 · Structure no. 000000000042318

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Spring RD over Rocky Spring Trib is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Rocky Spring RD over Rocky Spring Trib in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRocky Spring RD
CrossesRocky Spring Trib
Location0.9 MI NW of SR 4015
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.97578, -77.67735
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2009)
Projected traffic270 by 2029
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Rocky Spring RD over Rocky Spring Trib built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Spring RD over Rocky Spring Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Rocky Spring RD over Rocky Spring Trib carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Spring RD over Rocky Spring Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Rocky Spring RD over Rocky Spring Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.