US Bridges

SR 3013 over Bixlers Run

Poor

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI N of Fort Robinson · Structure no. 000000000029667

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3013 over Bixlers Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3013 over Bixlers Run in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 3013
CrossesBixlers Run
Location2 MI N of Fort Robinson
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.38374, -77.40997
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2023)
Projected traffic289 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$243,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3013 over Bixlers Run built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 3013 over Bixlers Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3013 over Bixlers Run carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3013 over Bixlers Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3013 over Bixlers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.