US Bridges

Spruce Run RD over Spruce Run

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Union County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI W of Kelly Crossrd · Structure no. 000000000053569

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Other
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
868
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce Run RD over Spruce Run is a other arch - deck carrying Spruce Run RD over Spruce Run in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 868 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,042 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpruce Run RD
CrossesSpruce Run
Location2.5 MI W of Kelly Crossrd
RouteState Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.01239, -76.98233
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic868 (2024)
Projected traffic1,042 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Spruce Run RD over Spruce Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce Run RD 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 November 2022.

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

About 868 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spruce Run RD over Spruce Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Spruce Run RD over Spruce Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).