US Bridges

SR 11 over Sechler Run

Fair

Montour County, Pennsylvania · Borough of Danville · Structure no. 000000000028307

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,266
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 over Sechler Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 11 over Sechler Run in Montour County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 13,266 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,764 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 11
CrossesSechler Run
LocationBorough of Danville
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyMontour County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.95988, -76.60564
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,266 (2024)
Projected traffic15,764 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 11 over Sechler Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 11 over Sechler 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 SR 11 over Sechler Run carry?

About 13,266 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 over Sechler Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR 11 over Sechler Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.