US Bridges

E Mechanic Street over Glade Run

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · E Mechanic St. · Structure no. 000000000025167

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Mechanic Street over Glade Run is a steel slab carrying E Mechanic Street over Glade Run in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesE Mechanic Street
CrossesGlade Run
LocationE Mechanic St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.2103, -76.7851
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic464 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Mechanic Street over Glade Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Mechanic Street over Glade 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E Mechanic Street over Glade Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Mechanic Street over Glade Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns E Mechanic Street over Glade Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.