US Bridges

Pa 74; SR 0074 over Mccabe Run

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi. S. Bridgeport · Structure no. 000000000029512

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,237
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 74; SR 0074 over Mccabe Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 74; SR 0074 over Mccabe Run in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 88 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 2,237 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,987 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 74; SR 0074
CrossesMccabe Run
Location0.5 Mi. S. Bridgeport
RouteState Highway 74
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3226, -77.28372
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,237 (2024)
Projected traffic2,987 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Pa 74; SR 0074 over Mccabe Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Pa 74; SR 0074 over Mccabe 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 74; SR 0074 over Mccabe Run carry?

About 2,237 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 74; SR 0074 over Mccabe Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 74; SR 0074 over Mccabe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.