US Bridges

Pa 194; SR 0194 over Mud Run

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 2.8 Mi.S. Big Dam · Structure no. 000000000054635

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,086
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 194; SR 0194 over Mud Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 194; SR 0194 over Mud Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 4,086 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,952 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa 194; SR 0194
CrossesMud Run
Location2.8 Mi.S. Big Dam
RouteState Highway 194
Coordinates40.00144, -77.00361
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,086 (2024)
Projected traffic4,952 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 194; SR 0194 over Mud Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 194; SR 0194 over Mud 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 194; SR 0194 over Mud Run carry?

About 4,086 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 194; SR 0194 over Mud Run?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 194; SR 0194 over Mud Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.