US Bridges

Elk Run Road over Elk Run

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S of Watrous · Structure no. 000000000052894

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
456
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Run Road over Elk Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elk Run Road over Elk Run in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 456 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 748 by 2037. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesElk Run Road
CrossesElk Run
Location1 MI S of Watrous
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.73534, -77.58195
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic456 (2024)
Projected traffic748 by 2037
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elk Run Road over Elk Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Run Road over Elk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Elk Run Road over Elk Run carry?

About 456 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Elk Run Road over Elk Run?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Run Road over Elk Run?

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