Goulden Road over Rock Creek
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 SE Round Top/Rock Cre · Structure no. 000000000000407
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Goulden Road over Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goulden Road over Rock Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2030. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Goulden Road over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Goulden Road over Rock Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Goulden Road over Rock Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Goulden Road over Rock Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Goulden Road over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.