US Bridges

Aspers Benders RD over Opossum Creek

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · Aspers · Structure no. 000000000054050

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,442
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aspers Benders RD over Opossum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Aspers Benders RD over Opossum Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,442 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,454 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAspers Benders RD
CrossesOpossum Creek
LocationAspers
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.97709, -77.22537
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,442 (2023)
Projected traffic1,454 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Aspers Benders RD over Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aspers Benders 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Aspers Benders RD over Opossum Creek carry?

About 1,442 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Aspers Benders RD over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Aspers Benders RD over Opossum Creek?

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