US Bridges

SR 0553 over Dutch Run

Good

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Alverda NO.2 · Structure no. 000000000053453

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,295
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0553 over Dutch Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0553 over Dutch Run in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,295 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,522 by 2037. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0553
CrossesDutch Run
LocationAlverda NO.2
RouteState Highway 553
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.62663, -78.8527
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,295 (2023)
Projected traffic2,522 by 2037
Trucks14%
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 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 SR 0553 over Dutch Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0553 over Dutch 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0553 over Dutch Run carry?

About 2,295 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 0553 over Dutch Run?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0553 over Dutch Run?

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