US Bridges

Pa 96 over Barefoot Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mile S. Pleasantville · Structure no. 000000000004059

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,524
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 96 over Barefoot Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 96 over Barefoot Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 88 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 5 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 1,524 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,093 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 96
CrossesBarefoot Run
Location0.1 Mile S. Pleasantville
RouteState Highway 96
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17726, -78.61208
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,524 (2024)
Projected traffic2,093 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Pa 96 over Barefoot Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Pa 96 over Barefoot 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 Pa 96 over Barefoot Run carry?

About 1,524 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 96 over Barefoot Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 96 over Barefoot Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.