US Bridges

Mt Tabor RD over Opossum Creek

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 MI N of Bendersville · Structure no. 000000000054044

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Tabor RD over Opossum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mt Tabor 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 224 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMt Tabor RD
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location1/4 MI N of Bendersville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.98998, -77.25297
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2024)
Projected traffic251 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Tabor RD over Opossum Creek built?

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

What condition is Mt Tabor 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 Mt Tabor RD over Opossum Creek carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mt Tabor RD over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Tabor RD over Opossum Creek?

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