US Bridges

Spruce Run Road over Spruce Run

Fair

Union County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI SW Running Gap RD · Structure no. 000000000033629

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2012 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Spruce Run Road over Spruce Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spruce Run Road over Spruce Run in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSpruce Run Road
CrossesSpruce Run
Location0.5 MI SW Running Gap RD
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates41.0241, -77.0648
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2012)
Projected traffic20 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spruce Run Road over Spruce Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Spruce Run Road over Spruce 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Spruce Run Road over Spruce Run carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Spruce Run Road over Spruce Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Spruce Run Road over Spruce Run?

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