US Bridges

Pa 134; SR 0134 over Plum Run

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · N of Barlow · Structure no. 000000000000119

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,985
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 134; SR 0134 over Plum Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 134; SR 0134 over Plum Run in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 2,985 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,984 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 134; SR 0134
CrossesPlum Run
LocationN of Barlow
RouteState Highway 134
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.76497, -77.23199
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,985 (2024)
Projected traffic3,984 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$630,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 134; SR 0134 over Plum Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 134; SR 0134 over Plum 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 134; SR 0134 over Plum Run carry?

About 2,985 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 134; SR 0134 over Plum Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 134; SR 0134 over Plum Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.