US Bridges

Blain RD (sr 0017) over Bixlers Run

Good

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 MI West of Kistler · Structure no. 000000000053961

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
566
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blain RD (sr 0017) over Bixlers Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blain RD (sr 0017) over Bixlers Run in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 566 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBlain RD (sr 0017)
CrossesBixlers Run
Location1.3 MI West of Kistler
RouteState Highway 17
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38221, -77.45315
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic566 (2024)
Projected traffic545 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blain RD (sr 0017) over Bixlers Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blain RD (sr 0017) over Bixlers 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Blain RD (sr 0017) over Bixlers Run carry?

About 566 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Blain RD (sr 0017) over Bixlers Run?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Blain RD (sr 0017) over Bixlers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).