US Bridges

Admin Access Road over Stephenhouse Run

FairPosted for load

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Tioga-Hammond Lakes · Structure no. CEPNABPA-000004

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Admin Access Road over Stephenhouse Run is a concrete slab carrying Admin Access Road over Stephenhouse Run in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAdmin Access Road
CrossesStephenhouse Run
LocationTioga-Hammond Lakes
RouteFederal Lands Road 16800
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.87795, -77.18857
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$31,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Admin Access Road over Stephenhouse Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Admin Access Road over Stephenhouse Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Admin Access Road over Stephenhouse Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Admin Access Road over Stephenhouse Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Admin Access Road over Stephenhouse Run?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).