US Bridges

T-518 Adams Run RD over Adams Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S.Of Fishertown · Structure no. 000000000004487

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-518 Adams Run RD over Adams Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying T-518 Adams Run RD over Adams Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-518 Adams Run RD
CrossesAdams Run
Location2 Mi.S.Of Fishertown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.10265, -78.58584
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic64 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T-518 Adams Run RD over Adams Run built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-518 Adams Run RD over Adams 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T-518 Adams Run RD over Adams Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-518 Adams Run RD over Adams Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T-518 Adams Run RD over Adams Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.