US Bridges

Pa 34; SR 0034 over Trib to Quaker Run

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi.N. of Biglerville · Structure no. 000000000000069

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,982
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 34; SR 0034 over Trib to Quaker Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 34; SR 0034 over Trib to Quaker Run in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 4,982 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,421 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 34; SR 0034
CrossesTrib to Quaker Run
Location2.5 Mi.N. of Biglerville
RouteState Highway 34
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96975, -77.24501
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,982 (2024)
Projected traffic7,421 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 34; SR 0034 over Trib to Quaker Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 34; SR 0034 over Trib to Quaker 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 34; SR 0034 over Trib to Quaker Run carry?

About 4,982 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 34; SR 0034 over Trib to Quaker Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 34; SR 0034 over Trib to Quaker Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.