US Bridges

S.R. 11 over Johnsons Run

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI NE of Northd Boro · Structure no. 000000000028956

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,627
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 11 over Johnsons Run is a masonry culvert carrying S.R. 11 over Johnsons Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 12,627 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,844 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 11
CrossesJohnsons Run
Location1.5 MI NE of Northd Boro
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.90897, -76.76728
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,627 (2024)
Projected traffic18,844 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 11 over Johnsons Run built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 11 over Johnsons 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 11 over Johnsons Run carry?

About 12,627 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 11 over Johnsons Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns S.R. 11 over Johnsons Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.