Orchard Road over Opossum Creek
FairAdams County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 SE Bendrsvill/Opossum · Structure no. 000000000000395
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orchard Road over Opossum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Orchard Road over Opossum Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2030. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Orchard Road over Opossum Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orchard Road over Opossum 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Orchard Road over Opossum Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Orchard Road over Opossum Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Orchard Road over Opossum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.