US Bridges

Waterworks Road over Willoughby Run

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Pennsylvania · Immediately West of Red R · Structure no. 4410001S0000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Waterworks Road over Willoughby Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waterworks Road over Willoughby Run in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWaterworks Road
CrossesWilloughby Run
LocationImmediately West of Red R
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.79247, -77.27267
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2019)
Projected traffic2 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waterworks Road over Willoughby Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Waterworks Road over Willoughby Run 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 Waterworks Road over Willoughby Run carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Waterworks Road over Willoughby Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Waterworks Road over Willoughby Run?

It is owned by the National Park Service.