US Bridges

T-568 Dry Run Road over Dry Run

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 200 Ft. E of SR 641 · Structure no. 000000000017636

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-568 Dry Run Road over Dry Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying T-568 Dry Run Road over Dry Run in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesT-568 Dry Run Road
CrossesDry Run
Location200 Ft. E of SR 641
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1386, -77.76684
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic140 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-568 Dry Run Road over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-568 Dry Run Road over Dry Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-568 Dry Run Road over Dry Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is T-568 Dry Run Road over Dry Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns T-568 Dry Run Road over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.