US Bridges

PA134;TANEYTOWN RD over Rock Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · Barlow · Structure no. 000000000000118

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,549
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA134;TANEYTOWN RD over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying PA134;TANEYTOWN RD over Rock Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,549 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,181 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPA134;TANEYTOWN RD
CrossesRock Creek
LocationBarlow
RouteState Highway 134
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.75678, -77.23136
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,549 (2023)
Projected traffic2,181 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 byState Highway Agency
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 PA134;TANEYTOWN RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is PA134;TANEYTOWN RD over Rock Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does PA134;TANEYTOWN RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 2,549 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is PA134;TANEYTOWN RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns PA134;TANEYTOWN RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.