T579 Hench Street over Barefoot Run
FairBedford County, Pennsylvania · Pleasantville Boro Line · Structure no. 000000000004555
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T579 Hench Street over Barefoot Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T579 Hench Street over Barefoot Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 6 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T579 Hench Street over Barefoot Run built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is T579 Hench Street 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does T579 Hench Street over Barefoot Run carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T579 Hench Street over Barefoot Run?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns T579 Hench Street over Barefoot Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.