US Bridges

T-655 Langdon DR over Yellow Creek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.Nw.Hopewell · Structure no. 000000000004498

Built
1889
136 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-655 Langdon DR over Yellow Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-655 Langdon DR over Yellow Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 136 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT-655 Langdon DR
CrossesYellow Creek
Location.5 Mi.Nw.Hopewell
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.1381, -78.2713
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-655 Langdon DR over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is T-655 Langdon DR over Yellow Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T-655 Langdon DR over Yellow Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-655 Langdon DR over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns T-655 Langdon DR over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.