US Bridges

Jacobs Alley over Sechler Run

Fair

Montour County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Danville · Structure no. 000000000028463

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacobs Alley over Sechler Run is a concrete culvert carrying Jacobs Alley over Sechler Run in Montour County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 77 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJacobs Alley
CrossesSechler Run
LocationBoro of Danville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontour County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.96227, -76.61677
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic155 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jacobs Alley over Sechler Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jacobs Alley 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jacobs Alley over Sechler Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jacobs Alley over Sechler Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Jacobs Alley over Sechler Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.