US Bridges

Service RD "a" over Csvt SR 15

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI N of Northumberland · Structure no. 000000000054848

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Service RD "a" over Csvt SR 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Service RD "a" over Csvt SR 15 in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesService RD "a"
CrossesCsvt SR 15
Location.5 MI N of Northumberland
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.93353, -76.84933
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Service RD "a" over Csvt SR 15 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service RD "a" over Csvt SR 15 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 2023.

How much traffic does Service RD "a" over Csvt SR 15 carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Service RD "a" over Csvt SR 15?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Service RD "a" over Csvt SR 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.