US Bridges

T-498 Harrison RD over Trib to Adams Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.Ne.Of Schellsburg · Structure no. 000000000004524

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-498 Harrison RD over Trib to Adams Run is a concrete slab carrying T-498 Harrison RD over Trib to Adams Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 169 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-498 Harrison RD
CrossesTrib to Adams Run
Location3 Mi.Ne.Of Schellsburg
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07685, -78.60329
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic169 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-498 Harrison RD over Trib to Adams Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-498 Harrison RD over Trib to 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does T-498 Harrison RD over Trib to Adams Run carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is T-498 Harrison RD over Trib to Adams Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T-498 Harrison RD over Trib to Adams Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.