US Bridges

Pa 850; SR 0850 over Branch Bixlers Run

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · Kistler · Structure no. 000000000029564

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
702
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 850; SR 0850 over Branch Bixlers Run is a concrete slab carrying Pa 850; SR 0850 over Branch Bixlers Run in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 702 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 850; SR 0850
CrossesBranch Bixlers Run
LocationKistler
RouteState Highway 850
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38872, -77.43325
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic702 (2023)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 850; SR 0850 over Branch Bixlers Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 850; SR 0850 over Branch Bixlers 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 850; SR 0850 over Branch Bixlers Run carry?

About 702 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa 850; SR 0850 over Branch Bixlers Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 850; SR 0850 over Branch Bixlers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.