US Bridges

Markle Run Road over Markle Run

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2 SW E.Berlin/Markle Run · Structure no. 000000000000466

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Markle Run Road over Markle Run is a concrete slab carrying Markle Run Road over Markle Run in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMarkle Run Road
CrossesMarkle Run
Location2 SW E.Berlin/Markle Run
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93067, -77.01639
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic140 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Markle Run Road over Markle Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Markle Run Road over Markle 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Markle Run Road over Markle Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Markle Run Road over Markle Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Markle Run Road over Markle Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.