US Bridges

Abey Road over Georgetown Br. Town Crk

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 Mi. S. Ragged Mt. Rd. · Structure no. 000000000053198

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Abey Road over Georgetown Br. Town Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Abey Road over Georgetown Br. Town Crk in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAbey Road
CrossesGeorgetown Br. Town Crk
Location1.3 Mi. S. Ragged Mt. Rd.
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.7892, -78.4759
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abey Road over Georgetown Br. Town Crk built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abey Road over Georgetown Br. Town Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Abey Road over Georgetown Br. Town Crk carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Abey Road over Georgetown Br. Town Crk?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Abey Road over Georgetown Br. Town Crk?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.