US Bridges

Fairfield Road over Muddy Run

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NE of Fairfield · Structure no. 000000000053622

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,987
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfield Road over Muddy Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairfield Road over Muddy Run in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,987 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,058 by 2037. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFairfield Road
CrossesMuddy Run
Location1 MI NE of Fairfield
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates39.80033, -77.34955
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,987 (2023)
Projected traffic5,058 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Fairfield Road over Muddy Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfield Road over Muddy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fairfield Road over Muddy Run carry?

About 3,987 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fairfield Road over Muddy Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfield Road over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).