US Bridges

Bendersville Road over Mountain Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 950 Ft SW of SR 233 · Structure no. 000000000042131

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
232
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bendersville Road over Mountain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bendersville Road over Mountain Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesBendersville Road
CrossesMountain Creek
Location950 Ft SW of SR 233
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03098, -77.30832
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2011)
Projected traffic312 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Bendersville Road over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bendersville Road over Mountain Creek 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 Bendersville Road over Mountain Creek carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bendersville Road over Mountain Creek?

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

Who owns Bendersville Road over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.