US Bridges

Ridge Avenue over Limestone Run

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Ridge Avenue · Structure no. 000000000040639

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Avenue over Limestone Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge Avenue over Limestone Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 881 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRidge Avenue
CrossesLimestone Run
LocationRidge Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.01648, -76.84966
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2009)
Projected traffic881 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Avenue over Limestone Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Avenue over Limestone 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Avenue over Limestone Run carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Avenue over Limestone Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Avenue over Limestone Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.