US Bridges

Reynolds Avenue over Western Maryland Railroa

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Miles North of U.S. R · Structure no. 4400001P0000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,448
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Reynolds Avenue over Western Maryland Railroa is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reynolds Avenue over Western Maryland Railroa in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 67 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,448 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,738 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesReynolds Avenue
CrossesWestern Maryland Railroa
Location0.1 Miles North of U.S. R
RouteFederal Lands Road 23
Coordinates39.83753, -77.24819
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,448 (2019)
Projected traffic1,738 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$23,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Reynolds Avenue over Western Maryland Railroa built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Reynolds Avenue over Western Maryland Railroa in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Reynolds Avenue over Western Maryland Railroa carry?

About 1,448 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Reynolds Avenue over Western Maryland Railroa?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Reynolds Avenue over Western Maryland Railroa?

It is owned by the National Park Service.