US Bridges

SR 147 Southbound over Over Limestone Run

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile East of Milton · Structure no. 000000000029057

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,173
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 147 Southbound over Over Limestone Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 147 Southbound over Over Limestone Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 54 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 8,173 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,543 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 147 Southbound
CrossesOver Limestone Run
Location1 Mile East of Milton
RouteState Highway 147
Coordinates41.01616, -76.83219
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,173 (2024)
Projected traffic6,543 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 SR 147 Southbound over Over Limestone Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 147 Southbound over Over Limestone 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 147 Southbound over Over Limestone Run carry?

About 8,173 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 147 Southbound over Over Limestone Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 147 Southbound over Over Limestone Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.