Rampike Hill Road over Opossum Creek
FairAdams County, Pennsylvania · .8 NE Benders/Opossum Crk · Structure no. 000000000000453
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rampike Hill Road over Opossum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rampike Hill Road over Opossum Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2030. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rampike Hill Road over Opossum Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rampike Hill 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 Rampike Hill Road over Opossum Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rampike Hill Road over Opossum Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Rampike Hill Road over Opossum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.