US Bridges

SR 147 over Fiddlers Run

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S of Herndon · Structure no. 000000000047204

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,464
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 147 over Fiddlers Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 147 over Fiddlers Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,464 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,072 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 147
CrossesFiddlers Run
Location1 MI S of Herndon
RouteState Highway 147
Coordinates40.68927, -76.83926
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,464 (2024)
Projected traffic4,072 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 147 over Fiddlers Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 147 over Fiddlers 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 147 over Fiddlers Run carry?

About 3,464 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 147 over Fiddlers Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns SR 147 over Fiddlers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.