US Bridges

Georgia Ave over Small Stream

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Btwn LA Ave & E-4 RD · Structure no. DAPAMCLET000015

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Georgia Ave over Small Stream is a concrete slab carrying Georgia Ave over Small Stream in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGeorgia Ave
CrossesSmall Stream
LocationBtwn LA Ave & E-4 RD
Coordinates39.98551, -77.70415
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2015)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Georgia Ave over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Georgia 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 Georgia Ave over Small Stream carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Georgia Ave over Small Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Georgia Ave over Small Stream?

It is owned by the Army.