US Bridges

Meadowbrook RD over Alexander Spring Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Meadowbrook Bridge · Structure no. 000000000060835

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowbrook RD over Alexander Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Meadowbrook RD over Alexander Spring Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMeadowbrook RD
CrossesAlexander Spring Creek
LocationMeadowbrook Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.2089, -77.24649
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic720 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadowbrook RD over Alexander Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowbrook RD over Alexander Spring 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Meadowbrook RD over Alexander Spring Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meadowbrook RD over Alexander Spring Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowbrook RD over Alexander Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.