US Bridges

Pa 34; SR 0034 over Quaker Run

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.N. of Biglerville · Structure no. 000000000047334

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,982
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 34; SR 0034 over Quaker Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 34; SR 0034 over Quaker Run in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,982 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,421 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 34; SR 0034
CrossesQuaker Run
Location1.5 Mi.N. of Biglerville
RouteState Highway 34
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95776, -77.24816
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,982 (2024)
Projected traffic7,421 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pa 34; SR 0034 over Quaker Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 34; SR 0034 over Quaker Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 34; SR 0034 over Quaker Run carry?

About 4,982 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 34; SR 0034 over Quaker Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 34; SR 0034 over Quaker Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.