US Bridges

T493 Rabbit Lane over Dunning Creek

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.46 Mile E. from SR 1014 · Structure no. 000000000004189

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T493 Rabbit Lane over Dunning Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T493 Rabbit Lane over Dunning Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 63 years old, older 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesT493 Rabbit Lane
CrossesDunning Creek
Location1.46 Mile E. from SR 1014
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.06236, -78.48257
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2024)
Projected traffic326 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 T493 Rabbit Lane over Dunning Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is T493 Rabbit Lane over Dunning Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T493 Rabbit Lane over Dunning Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T493 Rabbit Lane over Dunning Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T493 Rabbit Lane over Dunning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.