US Bridges

Pa 849; SR 0849 over US 11; SR 0011

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 1MI West of Ducannon · Structure no. 000000000029558

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,484
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 849; SR 0849 over US 11; SR 0011 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 849; SR 0849 over US 11; SR 0011 in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 66 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 5 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 1,484 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,327 by 2032. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 849; SR 0849
CrossesUS 11; SR 0011
Location1MI West of Ducannon
RouteState Highway 849
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.41134, -77.02599
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,484 (2023)
Projected traffic2,327 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 849; SR 0849 over US 11; SR 0011 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Pa 849; SR 0849 over US 11; SR 0011 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 849; SR 0849 over US 11; SR 0011 carry?

About 1,484 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 849; SR 0849 over US 11; SR 0011?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 849; SR 0849 over US 11; SR 0011?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.