US Bridges

Louisiana Ave over Small Stream

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · S of Kentucky Ave Ext · Structure no. DAPAMCLET000002

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Louisiana Ave over Small Stream is a concrete slab carrying Louisiana Ave over Small Stream in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLouisiana Ave
CrossesSmall Stream
LocationS of Kentucky Ave Ext
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00602, -77.71503
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic34 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Louisiana Ave over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louisiana Ave over Small Stream 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Louisiana Ave over Small Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Louisiana Ave over Small Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Louisiana Ave over Small Stream?

It is owned by the Army.