US Bridges

Lairdsville Road over Big Run

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · Village of Lairdsville · Structure no. 000000000053482

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,441
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lairdsville Road over Big Run is a concrete culvert carrying Lairdsville Road over Big Run in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,441 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,048 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesLairdsville Road
CrossesBig Run
LocationVillage of Lairdsville
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates41.23216, -76.60946
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,441 (2024)
Projected traffic4,048 by 2037
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Lairdsville Road over Big Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lairdsville Road over Big Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lairdsville Road over Big Run carry?

About 3,441 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Lairdsville Road over Big Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lairdsville Road over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).