US Bridges

Stage RD over Over Ulsh Gap Run

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · Village of Bannerville · Structure no. 000000000031257

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
413
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stage RD over Over Ulsh Gap Run is a concrete channel beam carrying Stage RD over Over Ulsh Gap Run in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 72 years old, older 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 413 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStage RD
CrossesOver Ulsh Gap Run
LocationVillage of Bannerville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.73258, -77.35434
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic413 (2024)
Projected traffic489 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stage RD over Over Ulsh Gap Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Stage RD over Over Ulsh Gap 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Stage RD over Over Ulsh Gap Run carry?

About 413 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Stage RD over Over Ulsh Gap Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Stage RD over Over Ulsh Gap Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.