Zoo Road over Toms Creek
PoorAdams County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 SW Fairfield/Toms Crk · Structure no. 000000000000433
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Zoo Road over Toms Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Zoo Road over Toms Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Zoo Road over Toms Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Zoo Road over Toms 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Zoo Road over Toms Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Zoo Road over Toms Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Zoo Road over Toms Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.