US Bridges

Jack Mtn.Rd. /3021 over Miney Branch Run

Poor

Adams County, Pennsylvania · .25 Mi.N. of L.R. 44 · Structure no. 000000000000342

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,578
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Mtn.Rd. /3021 over Miney Branch Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jack Mtn.Rd. /3021 over Miney Branch Run in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 88 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,578 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,182 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJack Mtn.Rd. /3021
CrossesMiney Branch Run
Location.25 Mi.N. of L.R. 44
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.74505, -77.41165
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,578 (2024)
Projected traffic3,182 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$394,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack Mtn.Rd. /3021 over Miney Branch Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Jack Mtn.Rd. /3021 over Miney Branch Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Jack Mtn.Rd. /3021 over Miney Branch Run carry?

About 2,578 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jack Mtn.Rd. /3021 over Miney Branch Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Mtn.Rd. /3021 over Miney Branch Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.