US Bridges

Ferguson Valley RD over Strodes Run

Good

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NW Strodes Mills · Structure no. 000000000053378

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,046
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferguson Valley RD over Strodes Run is a steel other carrying Ferguson Valley RD over Strodes Run in Mifflin 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 1,046 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,404 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFerguson Valley RD
CrossesStrodes Run
Location1 MI NW Strodes Mills
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.56841, -77.67598
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,046 (2024)
Projected traffic1,404 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ferguson Valley RD over Strodes Run built?

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

What condition is Ferguson Valley RD over Strodes 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ferguson Valley RD over Strodes Run carry?

About 1,046 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ferguson Valley RD over Strodes Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ferguson Valley RD over Strodes Run?

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