US Bridges

SR 1016 over Over Muddy Run

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI N.W.Of Milton · Structure no. 000000000029162

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
293
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1016 over Over Muddy Run is a steel culvert carrying SR 1016 over Over Muddy Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 293 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 1016
CrossesOver Muddy Run
Location3 MI N.W.Of Milton
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.04992, -76.78492
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2023)
Projected traffic409 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1016 over Over Muddy Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1016 over Over Muddy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1016 over Over Muddy Run carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 1016 over Over Muddy Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1016 over Over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.