US Bridges

Main ST (pa 75) over Horse Valley Run

Good

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · East Waterford · Structure no. 000000000053858

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
622
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST (pa 75) over Horse Valley Run is a concrete culvert carrying Main ST (pa 75) over Horse Valley Run in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 622 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 943 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMain ST (pa 75)
CrossesHorse Valley Run
LocationEast Waterford
RouteState Highway 75
Coordinates40.37245, -77.60019
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2023)
Projected traffic943 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST (pa 75) over Horse Valley Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST (pa 75) over Horse Valley 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST (pa 75) over Horse Valley Run carry?

About 622 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Main ST (pa 75) over Horse Valley Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST (pa 75) over Horse Valley Run?

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