US Bridges

Bear Run Road over Laurel Run

Good

Union County, Pennsylvania · Near SR 45 Intersect · Structure no. 000000000033626

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2012 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Bear Run Road over Laurel Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bear Run Road over Laurel Run in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 90 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Run Road
CrossesLaurel Run
LocationNear SR 45 Intersect
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.9018, -77.2679
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2012)
Projected traffic20 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear Run Road over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Bear Run Road over Laurel 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Bear Run Road over Laurel Run carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Bear Run Road over Laurel Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Run Road over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.