US Bridges

Wirt Road over E Br Antietam Creek

Good

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 250 Ft West of T-378 · Structure no. 000000000017764

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Wirt Road over E Br Antietam Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wirt Road over E Br Antietam Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWirt Road
CrossesE Br Antietam Creek
Location250 Ft West of T-378
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates39.7802, -77.4963
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Wirt Road over E Br Antietam Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wirt Road over E Br Antietam 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wirt Road over E Br Antietam Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Wirt Road over E Br Antietam Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Wirt Road over E Br Antietam Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.