US Bridges

T-578 S.Main St. over Barefoot Run

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Pleasantville Boro Line · Structure no. 000000000004545

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-578 S.Main St. over Barefoot Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-578 S.Main St. over Barefoot Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1949, 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 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT-578 S.Main St.
CrossesBarefoot Run
LocationPleasantville Boro Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17981, -78.61647
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2024)
Projected traffic294 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$674,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-578 S.Main St. over Barefoot Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is T-578 S.Main St. over Barefoot 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does T-578 S.Main St. over Barefoot Run carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-578 S.Main St. over Barefoot Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-578 S.Main St. over Barefoot Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.