US Bridges

Plum Run Road over Plum Run

Poor

Adams County, Pennsylvania · Plum Run Road Bridge · Structure no. 000000000057540

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum Run Road over Plum Run is a concrete culvert carrying Plum Run Road over Plum Run in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPlum Run Road
CrossesPlum Run
LocationPlum Run Road Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91895, -77.09104
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
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 Plum Run Road over Plum Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plum Run Road over Plum Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Plum Run Road over Plum Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Plum Run Road over Plum Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Plum Run Road over Plum Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.