US Bridges

Blairs Valley Road over Branch of Licking Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 5.5 Mi. S.Of Mercersburg · Structure no. 000000000040825

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
1989 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blairs Valley Road over Branch of Licking Creek is a concrete frame carrying Blairs Valley Road over Branch of Licking Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,497 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBlairs Valley Road
CrossesBranch of Licking Creek
Location5.5 Mi. S.Of Mercersburg
RouteCity Street 7209
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.74738, -77.92654
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1989)
Projected traffic1,497 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Blairs Valley Road over Branch of Licking Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blairs Valley Road over Branch of 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Blairs Valley Road over Branch of Licking Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Blairs Valley Road over Branch of Licking Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Blairs Valley Road over Branch of Licking Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.