T-525 Hammer Road over Adams Run
PoorClosed to trafficBedford County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.Ne.Of Schellsburg · Structure no. 000000000004526
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-525 Hammer Road over Adams Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-525 Hammer Road over Adams Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-525 Hammer Road over Adams Run built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-525 Hammer Road over Adams Run 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-525 Hammer Road over Adams Run carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is T-525 Hammer Road over Adams Run?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns T-525 Hammer Road over Adams Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.