Heidlersburg RD over Opossum Creek
GoodAdams County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI NE of Biglerville · Structure no. 000000000053770
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,649
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Heidlersburg RD over Opossum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Heidlersburg RD over Opossum 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 5,649 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,208 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Heidlersburg RD over Opossum Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Heidlersburg RD over Opossum 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Heidlersburg RD over Opossum Creek carry?
About 5,649 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Heidlersburg RD over Opossum Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Heidlersburg RD over Opossum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).