US Bridges

CO RD 101 Bedfrd S over South Dry Run

PoorClosed to traffic

Blair County, Pennsylvania · East Freedom · Structure no. 000000000005924

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,634
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 101 Bedfrd S over South Dry Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying CO RD 101 Bedfrd S over South Dry Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,634 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,043 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesCO RD 101 Bedfrd S
CrossesSouth Dry Run
LocationEast Freedom
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.35732, -78.4285
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,634 (2023)
Projected traffic2,043 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 101 Bedfrd S over South Dry Run built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 101 Bedfrd S over South Dry Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 101 Bedfrd S over South Dry Run carry?

About 1,634 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 101 Bedfrd S over South Dry Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 101 Bedfrd S over South Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.