US Bridges

Bishop Hickory RD over Miller Run

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Cecil Township · Structure no. 000000000054018

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,101
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bishop Hickory RD over Miller Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bishop Hickory RD over Miller Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,101 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,027 by 2037. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBishop Hickory RD
CrossesMiller Run
LocationCecil Township
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates40.32079, -80.2298
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,101 (2024)
Projected traffic7,027 by 2037
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bishop Hickory RD over Miller Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bishop Hickory RD over Miller 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bishop Hickory RD over Miller Run carry?

About 5,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Bishop Hickory RD over Miller Run?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bishop Hickory RD over Miller Run?

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