US Bridges

SR 405 over Muddy Run

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile North of Milton · Structure no. 000000000044070

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 405 over Muddy Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 405 over Muddy Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,224 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,961 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 405
CrossesMuddy Run
Location1 Mile North of Milton
RouteState Highway 405
Coordinates41.05061, -76.85183
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,224 (2024)
Projected traffic5,961 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 405 over Muddy Run built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 405 over Muddy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 405 over Muddy Run carry?

About 4,224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 405 over Muddy Run?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 405 over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.