US Bridges

T506 Mennonite RD over Dunning Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi.S.Of Pleasantville · Structure no. 000000000004541

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T506 Mennonite RD over Dunning Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T506 Mennonite RD over Dunning Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT506 Mennonite RD
CrossesDunning Creek
Location2.5 Mi.S.Of Pleasantville
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.15619, -78.61483
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2024)
Projected traffic33 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$765,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T506 Mennonite RD over Dunning Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is T506 Mennonite RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T506 Mennonite RD over Dunning Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T506 Mennonite RD over Dunning Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T506 Mennonite RD over Dunning Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.