US Bridges

T555 Jacks Corner over Maple Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.8 Mi.N.Of Yellow Creek · Structure no. 000000000004208

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
169
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T555 Jacks Corner over Maple Run is a concrete tee beam carrying T555 Jacks Corner over Maple Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 77 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesT555 Jacks Corner
CrossesMaple Run
Location1.8 Mi.N.Of Yellow Creek
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1618, -78.34073
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2024)
Projected traffic198 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$646,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T555 Jacks Corner over Maple Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is T555 Jacks Corner over Maple 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 T555 Jacks Corner over Maple Run carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T555 Jacks Corner over Maple Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T555 Jacks Corner over Maple Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.