US Bridges

T532 West Cypher R over Pipers Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · .7 Mi.W.Of Cypher · Structure no. 000000000004195

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T532 West Cypher R over Pipers Run is a concrete slab carrying T532 West Cypher R over Pipers Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 83 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesT532 West Cypher R
CrossesPipers Run
Location.7 Mi.W.Of Cypher
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09829, -78.33122
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2024)
Projected traffic469 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$575,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T532 West Cypher R over Pipers Run built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is T532 West Cypher R over Pipers 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T532 West Cypher R over Pipers Run carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T532 West Cypher R over Pipers Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T532 West Cypher R over Pipers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.