US Bridges

Anderson RD over Licking Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 MI North of SR 416 · Structure no. 000000000017693

Built
1883
142 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson RD over Licking Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Anderson RD over Licking Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1883 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 142 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 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAnderson RD
CrossesLicking Creek
Location0.7 MI North of SR 416
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.7874, -77.8545
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.8 m)

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 closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anderson RD over Licking Creek built?

It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Anderson RD over Licking 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Anderson RD over Licking Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Anderson RD over Licking Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson RD over Licking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.