US Bridges

Florida Ave & RR over Muddy Run

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Btwn C-1 & Penn Ave · Structure no. DAPAMCLET000027

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Florida Ave & RR over Muddy Run is a concrete culvert carrying Florida Ave & RR over Muddy Run 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFlorida Ave & RR
CrossesMuddy Run
LocationBtwn C-1 & Penn Ave
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02611, -77.66455
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic34 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$13,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Florida Ave & RR over Muddy Run built?

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

What condition is Florida Ave & RR over Muddy Run 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 Florida Ave & RR over Muddy Run carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Florida Ave & RR over Muddy Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Florida Ave & RR over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the Army.