US Bridges

Owl Hollow Rd. over Wildcat Run

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI S of Millerstown · Structure no. 000000000029596

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
279
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owl Hollow Rd. over Wildcat Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Owl Hollow Rd. over Wildcat Run in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 73 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOwl Hollow Rd.
CrossesWildcat Run
Location3 MI S of Millerstown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.51996, -77.12368
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$773,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owl Hollow Rd. over Wildcat Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Owl Hollow Rd. over Wildcat 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Owl Hollow Rd. over Wildcat Run carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Owl Hollow Rd. over Wildcat Run?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Owl Hollow Rd. over Wildcat Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.