US Bridges

Morris Run Road over Slate Run

PoorPosted for load

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI SE of Francis Road · Structure no. 000000000025183

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Morris Run Road over Slate Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris Run Road over Slate Run in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMorris Run Road
CrossesSlate Run
Location1/2 MI SE of Francis Road
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates41.5248, -77.5311
Functional classRural Local

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
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris Run Road over Slate Run built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Morris Run Road over Slate 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Morris Run Road over Slate Run carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Morris Run Road over Slate Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Run Road over Slate Run?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.