US Bridges

SR 0980 over Branch of Millers Run

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Cecil Township · Structure no. 000000000034759

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,730
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0980 over Branch of Millers Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0980 over Branch of Millers Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,587 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0980
CrossesBranch of Millers Run
LocationCecil Township
RouteState Highway 980
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32174, -80.23244
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,730 (2023)
Projected traffic4,587 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 0980 over Branch of Millers Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0980 over Branch of Millers 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0980 over Branch of Millers Run carry?

About 2,730 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0980 over Branch of Millers Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0980 over Branch of Millers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.