US Bridges

Pa 154 over Blackwater Run

Good

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · Village of Estella · Structure no. 000000000048817

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
943
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 154 over Blackwater Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 154 over Blackwater Run in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 943 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,032 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesPa 154
CrossesBlackwater Run
LocationVillage of Estella
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates41.50948, -76.62041
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic943 (2024)
Projected traffic1,032 by 2038
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 154 over Blackwater Run built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 154 over Blackwater 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 154 over Blackwater Run carry?

About 943 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Pa 154 over Blackwater Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Pa 154 over Blackwater Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.