Pa 523 over Casselman River
GoodSomerset County, Pennsylvania · Harnedsville · Structure no. 000000000041569
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 258 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 523 over Casselman River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 523 over Casselman River in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,011 by 2032. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 523 over Casselman River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 523 over Casselman River 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 2022.
How much traffic does Pa 523 over Casselman River carry?
About 1,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pa 523 over Casselman River?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 523 over Casselman River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.