US Bridges

Bull Run Crossing over Limestone Run

Fair

Union County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 MI W of Linntown · Structure no. 000000000033584

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
864
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Run Crossing over Limestone Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bull Run Crossing over Limestone Run in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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.

It carries about 864 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,336 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBull Run Crossing
CrossesLimestone Run
Location0.9 MI W of Linntown
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.95444, -76.91564
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic864 (2023)
Projected traffic1,336 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$93,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bull Run Crossing over Limestone Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bull Run Crossing over Limestone 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bull Run Crossing over Limestone Run carry?

About 864 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bull Run Crossing over Limestone Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Run Crossing over Limestone Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.