US Bridges

Pa 343;S.PINE Grv. over Elizabeth Run

Poor

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · Fredericksburg · Structure no. 000000000022685

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,847
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 343;S.PINE Grv. over Elizabeth Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 343;S.PINE Grv. over Elizabeth Run in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,847 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,044 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPa 343;S.PINE Grv.
CrossesElizabeth Run
LocationFredericksburg
RouteState Highway 343
Coordinates40.43699, -76.42829
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,847 (2024)
Projected traffic10,044 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 343;S.PINE Grv. over Elizabeth Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 343;S.PINE Grv. over Elizabeth Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 343;S.PINE Grv. over Elizabeth Run carry?

About 9,847 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pa 343;S.PINE Grv. over Elizabeth Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 343;S.PINE Grv. over Elizabeth Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.