US Bridges

Jefferson RD over Grimes Run

Good

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Township · Structure no. 000000000053824

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,499
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson RD over Grimes Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jefferson RD over Grimes Run in Greene 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 4,499 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,877 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJefferson RD
CrossesGrimes Run
LocationFranklin Township
RouteState Highway 188
Coordinates39.90481, -80.15066
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,499 (2024)
Projected traffic4,877 by 2037
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson RD over Grimes Run built?

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

What condition is Jefferson RD over Grimes 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson RD over Grimes Run carry?

About 4,499 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson RD over Grimes Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson RD over Grimes Run?

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