US Bridges

Pa 45 over Fowler Run

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI E TR 350 Graysville · Structure no. 000000000018625

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,907
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 45 over Fowler Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 45 over Fowler Run in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 1,907 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,304 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 45
CrossesFowler Run
Location4 MI E TR 350 Graysville
RouteState Highway 45
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69447, -78.02138
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,907 (2024)
Projected traffic2,304 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pa 45 over Fowler Run built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 45 over Fowler 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 45 over Fowler Run carry?

About 1,907 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 45 over Fowler Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Pa 45 over Fowler Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.