US Bridges

SR 0021 over Laurel Run

Good

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Township · Structure no. 000000000018086

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,148
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0021 over Laurel Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0021 over Laurel Run in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,148 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,287 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 0021
CrossesLaurel Run
LocationFranklin Township
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates39.89749, -80.15864
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,148 (2024)
Projected traffic19,287 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0021 over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0021 over Laurel Run 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0021 over Laurel Run carry?

About 14,148 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0021 over Laurel Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns SR 0021 over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.