US Bridges

T-418 Faupel Road over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv.

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.S.Of Schellsburg · Structure no. 000000000004521

Built
1892
133 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-418 Faupel Road over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying T-418 Faupel Road over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1892, so it is 133 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, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesT-418 Faupel Road
CrossesRaystown Br.Juniata Riv.
Location3 Mi.S.Of Schellsburg
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0096, -78.64855
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks—
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 statusListed on 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 T-418 Faupel Road over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. built?

It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-418 Faupel Road over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. 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 2023.

How much traffic does T-418 Faupel Road over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-418 Faupel Road over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv.?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns T-418 Faupel Road over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.