Limekiln Drive over Falling Spring
PoorFranklin County, Pennsylvania · Falling Spring Meadows Br · Structure no. 000000000057547
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Limekiln Drive over Falling Spring is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Limekiln Drive over Falling Spring in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 3 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Limekiln Drive over Falling Spring built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Limekiln Drive over Falling Spring 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Limekiln Drive over Falling Spring carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Limekiln Drive over Falling Spring?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Limekiln Drive over Falling Spring?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.