US Bridges

Pa 0274 SR 0274 over Muddy Run

Good

Perry County, Pennsylvania · Loysville · Structure no. 000000000040391

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 0274 SR 0274 over Muddy Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 0274 SR 0274 over Muddy Run in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,016 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPa 0274 SR 0274
CrossesMuddy Run
LocationLoysville
RouteState Highway 274
Coordinates40.36572, -77.34652
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,290 (2024)
Projected traffic4,016 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$557,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 0274 SR 0274 over Muddy Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 0274 SR 0274 over Muddy Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 0274 SR 0274 over Muddy Run carry?

About 3,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 0274 SR 0274 over Muddy Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 0274 SR 0274 over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.