US Bridges

Spring Valley RD over Daniels Run

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · West Bethlehem Township · Structure no. 000000000053590

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Valley RD over Daniels Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spring Valley RD over Daniels Run in Washington 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2037. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSpring Valley RD
CrossesDaniels Run
LocationWest Bethlehem Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.04276, -80.09088
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic810 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Spring Valley RD over Daniels Run built?

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

What condition is Spring Valley RD over Daniels 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Valley RD over Daniels Run carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spring Valley RD over Daniels Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Valley RD over Daniels Run?

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