US Bridges

SR3011;MOUNTAIN RD over Buck Run

Good

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Cove Gap · Structure no. 000000000067632

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
693
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3011;MOUNTAIN RD over Buck Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR3011;MOUNTAIN RD over Buck Run in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 693 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3011;MOUNTAIN RD
CrossesBuck Run
LocationCove Gap
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.86689, -77.94192
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (2024)
Projected traffic671 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3011;MOUNTAIN RD over Buck Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3011;MOUNTAIN RD over Buck 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR3011;MOUNTAIN RD over Buck Run carry?

About 693 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR3011;MOUNTAIN RD over Buck Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR3011;MOUNTAIN RD over Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.