US Bridges

PA997;CUMBERLAND H over Muddy Run

Good

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 1.75 S.Of Plesant Hall · Structure no. 000000000053545

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,841
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA997;CUMBERLAND H over Muddy Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying PA997;CUMBERLAND H over Muddy Run 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 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 5,841 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,443 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPA997;CUMBERLAND H
CrossesMuddy Run
Location1.75 S.Of Plesant Hall
RouteState Highway 997
Coordinates40.03159, -77.64236
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,841 (2023)
Projected traffic8,443 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 PA997;CUMBERLAND H over Muddy Run built?

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

What condition is PA997;CUMBERLAND H over Muddy Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does PA997;CUMBERLAND H over Muddy Run carry?

About 5,841 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is PA997;CUMBERLAND H over Muddy Run?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns PA997;CUMBERLAND H over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.