US Bridges

Pa 274; SR 0274 over Bixler Run

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E. of Fort Robinson · Structure no. 000000000029546

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 274; SR 0274 over Bixler Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 274; SR 0274 over Bixler Run in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 92 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 3,290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,016 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 274; SR 0274
CrossesBixler Run
Location1 MI E. of Fort Robinson
RouteState Highway 274
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35883, -77.37261
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,290 (2024)
Projected traffic4,016 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 274; SR 0274 over Bixler Run built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Pa 274; SR 0274 over Bixler 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 274; SR 0274 over Bixler Run carry?

About 3,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 274; SR 0274 over Bixler Run?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 274; SR 0274 over Bixler Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.