US Bridges

Big Spring Road over Br. Tuscarora Creek

Good

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 1 Ml. N. of Doylesburg · Structure no. 000000000053418

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
251
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Spring Road over Br. Tuscarora Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Spring Road over Br. Tuscarora Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 251 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Spring Road
CrossesBr. Tuscarora Creek
Location1 Ml. N. of Doylesburg
RouteState Highway 274
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22597, -77.69225
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2024)
Projected traffic382 by 2037
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Big Spring Road over Br. Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Spring Road over Br. Tuscarora Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Big Spring Road over Br. Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Big Spring Road over Br. Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Big Spring Road over Br. Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).