Dickeys RD over Buck Run
PoorFranklin County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI N of Mercersburg · Structure no. 000000000017700
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dickeys RD over Buck Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dickeys RD over Buck Run in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 100 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2029. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dickeys RD over Buck Run built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Dickeys RD over Buck Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Dickeys RD over Buck Run carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Dickeys RD over Buck Run?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Dickeys RD over Buck Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.