US Bridges

SR 225 over Over Fiddlers Run

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S of Mandata · Structure no. 000000000029082

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,911
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 225 over Over Fiddlers Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 225 over Over Fiddlers Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 2,911 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,513 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 225
CrossesOver Fiddlers Run
Location1 MI S of Mandata
RouteState Highway 225
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.67972, -76.82737
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,911 (2023)
Projected traffic3,513 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$516,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 225 over Over Fiddlers Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 225 over Over Fiddlers 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 225 over Over Fiddlers Run carry?

About 2,911 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 225 over Over Fiddlers Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 225 over Over Fiddlers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.