Book Road over Bull Run
PoorPosted for loadPerry County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 SE Blain Bull Run · Structure no. 000000000029714
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Book Road over Bull Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Book Road over Bull Run in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Book Road over Bull Run built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Book Road over Bull 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Book Road over Bull Run carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Book Road over Bull Run?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Book Road over Bull Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.