T-518 Oyler Road over Dunning Creek
PoorPosted for loadBedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 Mi.Sw.Of New Paris · Structure no. 000000000004525
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-518 Oyler Road over Dunning Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-518 Oyler Road over Dunning Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-518 Oyler Road over Dunning Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is T-518 Oyler Road over Dunning Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.
How much traffic does T-518 Oyler Road over Dunning Creek carry?
About 1 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-518 Oyler Road over Dunning Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns T-518 Oyler Road over Dunning Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.