Center RD over Bixler Run
PoorPosted for loadPerry County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI SE Bixlers Run · Structure no. 000000000029721
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center RD over Bixler Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center RD over Bixler Run in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 120 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Center RD over Bixler Run built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Center RD over Bixler 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 Center RD over Bixler Run carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Center RD over Bixler Run?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Center RD over Bixler Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.