US Bridges

T-672 (hill Road) over Glade Run

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Lewis Township · Structure no. 000000000029338

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-672 (hill Road) over Glade Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-672 (hill Road) over Glade Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 125 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-672 (hill Road)
CrossesGlade Run
LocationLewis Township
RouteCity Street 672
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.16268, -76.76771
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic108 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$279,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-672 (hill Road) over Glade Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is T-672 (hill Road) over Glade 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-672 (hill Road) over Glade Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T-672 (hill Road) over Glade Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-672 (hill Road) over Glade Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.