US Bridges

Abbottstown Pike over Unt to Beaver Creek

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · Abbottstown · Structure no. 000000000053741

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,779
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abbottstown Pike over Unt to Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Abbottstown Pike over Unt to Beaver Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8,779 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,247 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAbbottstown Pike
CrossesUnt to Beaver Creek
LocationAbbottstown
RouteState Highway 194
Coordinates39.88383, -76.98311
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,779 (2024)
Projected traffic14,247 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abbottstown Pike over Unt to Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abbottstown Pike over Unt to Beaver Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Abbottstown Pike over Unt to Beaver Creek carry?

About 8,779 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Abbottstown Pike over Unt to Beaver Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Abbottstown Pike over Unt to Beaver Creek?

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