US Bridges

T669 Gorsuch Road over Gladdens Run

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 Mi.S.Of Stringtown · Structure no. 000000000004510

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T669 Gorsuch Road over Gladdens Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T669 Gorsuch Road over Gladdens Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT669 Gorsuch Road
CrossesGladdens Run
Location0.4 Mi.S.Of Stringtown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.74514, -78.75364
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2024)
Projected traffic52 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 T669 Gorsuch Road over Gladdens Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T669 Gorsuch Road over Gladdens Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does T669 Gorsuch Road over Gladdens Run carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T669 Gorsuch Road over Gladdens Run?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T669 Gorsuch Road over Gladdens Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.