US Bridges

Ferry Road over Fidlers Run

FairPosted for load

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI S of Herndon · Structure no. 000000000029331

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry Road over Fidlers Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferry Road over Fidlers Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFerry Road
CrossesFidlers Run
Location0.5 MI S of Herndon
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69618, -76.85277
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic232 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferry Road over Fidlers Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Ferry Road over Fidlers 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 Ferry Road over Fidlers Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ferry Road over Fidlers Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry Road over Fidlers Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.