US Bridges

T-523 Brookens Rd. over Cold Spring Run

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 1.0 MI N of Fayetteville · Structure no. 000000000053546

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-523 Brookens Rd. over Cold Spring Run is a concrete culvert carrying T-523 Brookens Rd. over Cold Spring Run in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2036. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-523 Brookens Rd.
CrossesCold Spring Run
Location1.0 MI N of Fayetteville
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.9217, -77.549
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2016)
Projected traffic500 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-523 Brookens Rd. over Cold Spring Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-523 Brookens Rd. over Cold Spring 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 2024.

How much traffic does T-523 Brookens Rd. over Cold Spring Run carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-523 Brookens Rd. over Cold Spring Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T-523 Brookens Rd. over Cold Spring Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.