US Bridges

3021 Jacks Mtn RD over Toms Creek

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. S.W. Fairfield · Structure no. 000000000000343

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,578
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

3021 Jacks Mtn RD over Toms Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3021 Jacks Mtn RD over Toms Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 135 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,578 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,182 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries3021 Jacks Mtn RD
CrossesToms Creek
Location1.5 Mi. S.W. Fairfield
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.76713, -77.38664
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,578 (2024)
Projected traffic3,182 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$191,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3021 Jacks Mtn RD over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is 3021 Jacks Mtn RD over Toms 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 3021 Jacks Mtn RD over Toms Creek carry?

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

How long is 3021 Jacks Mtn RD over Toms Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 3021 Jacks Mtn RD over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.