SR 2053 over Branch of Daniel Run
PoorWashington County, Pennsylvania · West Bethlehem Township · Structure no. 000000000035014
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2053 over Branch of Daniel Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2053 over Branch of Daniel Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 86 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2053 over Branch of Daniel Run built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is SR 2053 over Branch of Daniel Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 2053 over Branch of Daniel Run carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 2053 over Branch of Daniel Run?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2053 over Branch of Daniel Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.