US Bridges

South Patrol RD over Small Stream

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · SE of Building 1570 · Structure no. DAPAMCLET000022

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

South Patrol RD over Small Stream is a concrete slab carrying South Patrol RD 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Patrol RD
CrossesSmall Stream
LocationSE of Building 1570
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98089, -77.70064
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks5%
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$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Patrol RD over Small Stream built?

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

What condition is South Patrol RD 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 South Patrol RD over Small Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Patrol RD over Small Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns South Patrol RD over Small Stream?

It is owned by the Army.