US Bridges

Warrior Run Blvd. over Warrior Run

PoorPosted for load

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · W of Turbotville · Structure no. 000000000029337

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warrior Run Blvd. over Warrior Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warrior Run Blvd. over Warrior Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,855 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWarrior Run Blvd.
CrossesWarrior Run
LocationW of Turbotville
RouteCity Street 0T658
Coordinates41.10689, -76.79233
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,855 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warrior Run Blvd. over Warrior Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Warrior Run Blvd. over Warrior Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Warrior Run Blvd. over Warrior Run carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Warrior Run Blvd. over Warrior Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Warrior Run Blvd. over Warrior Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.