US Bridges

SR 54 over Logan Run

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 2 Miles East of Riverside · Structure no. 000000000028983

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,693
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Logan Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 54 over Logan Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,693 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,560 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSR 54
CrossesLogan Run
Location2 Miles East of Riverside
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates40.93282, -76.59477
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,693 (2023)
Projected traffic11,560 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 54 over Logan Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 54 over Logan 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 54 over Logan Run carry?

About 8,693 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over Logan Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Logan Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.