US Bridges

Blackhorse Tav. RD over Willoughby Run

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.Sw Gbrg.Willougby Rn · Structure no. 000000000000400

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackhorse Tav. RD over Willoughby Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blackhorse Tav. RD over Willoughby Run in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBlackhorse Tav. RD
CrossesWilloughby Run
Location3 Mi.Sw Gbrg.Willougby Rn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.8067, -77.26785
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2009)
Projected traffic280 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Blackhorse Tav. RD over Willoughby Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blackhorse Tav. RD over Willoughby 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Blackhorse Tav. RD over Willoughby Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blackhorse Tav. RD over Willoughby Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Blackhorse Tav. RD over Willoughby Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.