US Bridges

S.R. 0284 over Steam Valley Run

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI W of Buttonwood · Structure no. 000000000024723

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 0284 over Steam Valley Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 0284 over Steam Valley Run in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 93 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 0284
CrossesSteam Valley Run
Location0.5 MI W of Buttonwood
RouteState Highway 284
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.49422, -77.15068
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 0284 over Steam Valley Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is S.R. 0284 over Steam Valley 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does S.R. 0284 over Steam Valley Run carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 0284 over Steam Valley Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 0284 over Steam Valley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.