US Bridges

Visitor Center Roa over Wetlands

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 Miles East of Taneyto · Structure no. 4400013P0000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Visitor Center Roa over Wetlands is a concrete culvert carrying Visitor Center Roa over Wetlands in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesVisitor Center Roa
CrossesWetlands
Location0.7 Miles East of Taneyto
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates39.81136, -77.22394
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$120,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Visitor Center Roa over Wetlands built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Visitor Center Roa over Wetlands 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Visitor Center Roa over Wetlands carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Visitor Center Roa over Wetlands?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Visitor Center Roa over Wetlands?

It is owned by the National Park Service.