US Bridges

Pa 45 over Over Spruce Run

Good

Union County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI W of Hartleton · Structure no. 000000000033405

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,269
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 45 over Over Spruce Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 45 over Over Spruce Run in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,269 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,406 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesPa 45
CrossesOver Spruce Run
Location2.5 MI W of Hartleton
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates40.89835, -77.193
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,269 (2024)
Projected traffic3,406 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 45 over Over Spruce Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 45 over Over Spruce 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 45 over Over Spruce Run carry?

About 3,269 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Pa 45 over Over Spruce Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 45 over Over Spruce Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.