US Bridges

SR 14 over Over Red Run

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · Village of Ralston · Structure no. 000000000024506

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,779
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Over Red Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 14 over Over Red Run in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 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 2,779 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,483 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesSR 14
CrossesOver Red Run
LocationVillage of Ralston
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates41.50903, -76.95338
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,779 (2024)
Projected traffic5,483 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over Over Red Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Over Red 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Over Red Run carry?

About 2,779 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Over Red Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Over Red Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.