US Bridges

Mccabe Road over Mccabe Run

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 3.3 SW SR 74; Mccabe Run · Structure no. 000000000029750

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccabe Road over Mccabe Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Mccabe Road over Mccabe 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMccabe Road
CrossesMccabe Run
Location3.3 SW SR 74; Mccabe Run
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3026, -77.3371
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic275 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccabe Road over Mccabe Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccabe Road over Mccabe 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mccabe Road over Mccabe Run carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mccabe Road over Mccabe Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mccabe Road over Mccabe Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.