US Bridges

SR 8001 over Over Coal Run

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI NE of Paxinos · Structure no. 000000000029421

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,280
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8001 over Over Coal Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 8001 over Over Coal Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 3,280 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,717 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8001
CrossesOver Coal Run
Location2 MI NE of Paxinos
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.78848, -76.52222
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,280 (2024)
Projected traffic4,717 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8001 over Over Coal Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8001 over Over Coal 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 8001 over Over Coal Run carry?

About 3,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 8001 over Over Coal Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR 8001 over Over Coal Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.