US Bridges

Cypher RD over Pipers Run

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI East of SR 26 · Structure no. 000000000054086

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
703
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypher RD over Pipers Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cypher RD over Pipers Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 703 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCypher RD
CrossesPipers Run
Location2 MI East of SR 26
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.0978, -78.31647
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic703 (2024)
Projected traffic464 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypher RD over Pipers Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypher RD over Pipers 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 Cypher RD over Pipers Run carry?

About 703 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cypher RD over Pipers Run?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cypher RD over Pipers Run?

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