US Bridges

Pleasant Ridge RD over Sindeldecker Branch

Good

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI North of US 30 · Structure no. 000000000053819

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
398
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Ridge RD over Sindeldecker Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pleasant Ridge RD over Sindeldecker Branch in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPleasant Ridge RD
CrossesSindeldecker Branch
Location0.1 MI North of US 30
RouteState Highway 655
Coordinates39.98869, -78.05925
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2024)
Projected traffic264 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Pleasant Ridge RD over Sindeldecker Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Ridge RD over Sindeldecker Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Ridge RD over Sindeldecker Branch carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Ridge RD over Sindeldecker Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Ridge RD over Sindeldecker Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).