US Bridges

Pa 45 (market St) over Bull Run

Good

Union County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Lewisburg · Structure no. 000000000033416

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,028
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 45 (market St) over Bull Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 45 (market St) over Bull Run in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 years old, older 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 13,028 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,951 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPa 45 (market St)
CrossesBull Run
LocationBoro of Lewisburg
RouteState Highway 45
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.96263, -76.8879
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,028 (2024)
Projected traffic18,951 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 (market St) over Bull Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Pa 45 (market St) over Bull 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 45 (market St) over Bull Run carry?

About 13,028 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pa 45 (market St) over Bull Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 45 (market St) over Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.