US Bridges

Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 900 Ft SE Whipple Dam RD · Structure no. 000000000018968

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Run Road
CrossesLaurel Run
Location900 Ft SE Whipple Dam RD
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6786, -77.8711
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Run Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.