US Bridges

T545 Opnhmr Hlw RD over Oppenheimer Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.0 MI NE of Cessna · Structure no. 000000000004488

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T545 Opnhmr Hlw RD over Oppenheimer Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T545 Opnhmr Hlw RD over Oppenheimer Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 69 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 5 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesT545 Opnhmr Hlw RD
CrossesOppenheimer Run
Location1.0 MI NE of Cessna
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.11277, -78.51866
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2024)
Projected traffic53 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T545 Opnhmr Hlw RD over Oppenheimer Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is T545 Opnhmr Hlw RD over Oppenheimer 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 T545 Opnhmr Hlw RD over Oppenheimer Run carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T545 Opnhmr Hlw RD over Oppenheimer Run?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns T545 Opnhmr Hlw RD over Oppenheimer Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.