Railroad Street over Sechler Run
PoorMontour County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Danville · Structure no. 000000000028466
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Railroad Street over Sechler Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Railroad Street over Sechler Run in Montour County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,092 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Railroad Street over Sechler Run built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Railroad Street over Sechler 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Railroad Street over Sechler Run carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Railroad Street over Sechler Run?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Railroad Street over Sechler Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.