US Bridges

Pa 869 over Wallacks Branch

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2.1 Mi.N.W. of Pavia · Structure no. 000000000004119

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
433
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 869 over Wallacks Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 869 over Wallacks Branch in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 92 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 433 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 869
CrossesWallacks Branch
Location2.1 Mi.N.W. of Pavia
RouteState Highway 869
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26775, -78.61782
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic433 (2024)
Projected traffic468 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 869 over Wallacks Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Pa 869 over Wallacks Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 869 over Wallacks Branch carry?

About 433 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 869 over Wallacks Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 869 over Wallacks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.