US Bridges

Quaker Valley RD over Barefoot Run

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 MI East of SR 4030 · Structure no. 000000000053318

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,757
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quaker Valley RD over Barefoot Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Quaker Valley RD over Barefoot Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,757 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,870 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesQuaker Valley RD
CrossesBarefoot Run
Location0.2 MI East of SR 4030
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates40.19067, -78.63753
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,757 (2024)
Projected traffic4,870 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Quaker Valley RD over Barefoot Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quaker Valley RD over Barefoot Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Quaker Valley RD over Barefoot Run carry?

About 3,757 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Quaker Valley RD over Barefoot Run?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Quaker Valley RD over Barefoot Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).