Ranch Trail over Friends Creek
FairPosted for loadAdams County, Pennsylvania · Carroll Valley Borough · Structure no. 000000000000475
- Built
- 1980
- 45 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
Ranch Trail over Friends Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ranch Trail over Friends Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ranch Trail over Friends Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ranch Trail over Friends 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Ranch Trail over Friends Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ranch Trail over Friends Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Ranch Trail over Friends Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.