US Bridges

Bushey School RD over Latimore Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 1.0 MI E. of Latimore · Structure no. 000000000041401

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bushey School RD over Latimore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bushey School RD over Latimore Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBushey School RD
CrossesLatimore Creek
Location1.0 MI E. of Latimore
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04324, -77.09647
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks2%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Bushey School RD over Latimore Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bushey School RD over Latimore 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 Bushey School RD over Latimore Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bushey School RD over Latimore Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bushey School RD over Latimore Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.