US Bridges

Alex.Sprg RD T469 over Alexanders Spring Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1.1 SW I 81/PA465/ALEX.SP · Structure no. 000000000014054

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
489
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alex.Sprg RD T469 over Alexanders Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Alex.Sprg RD T469 over Alexanders Spring Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 489 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlex.Sprg RD T469
CrossesAlexanders Spring Creek
Location1.1 SW I 81/PA465/ALEX.SP
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17324, -77.25574
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic489 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway 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 Alex.Sprg RD T469 over Alexanders Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alex.Sprg RD T469 over Alexanders Spring Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Alex.Sprg RD T469 over Alexanders Spring Creek carry?

About 489 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Alex.Sprg RD T469 over Alexanders Spring Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Alex.Sprg RD T469 over Alexanders Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.