US Bridges

Fort Robinson RD over Bixlers Run

Good

Perry County, Pennsylvania · Fort Robinson · Structure no. 000000000053965

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Robinson RD over Bixlers Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fort Robinson RD over Bixlers Run in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,489 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFort Robinson RD
CrossesBixlers Run
LocationFort Robinson
RouteState Highway 850
Coordinates40.35906, -77.381
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2024)
Projected traffic1,489 by 2032
Trucks18%
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 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 Fort Robinson RD over Bixlers Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Robinson RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fort Robinson RD over Bixlers Run carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Fort Robinson RD over Bixlers Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Robinson RD over Bixlers Run?

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