US Bridges

Great Cove Road over Barnett Run

Good

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · Needmore · Structure no. 000000000053377

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,430
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Great Cove Road over Barnett Run is a steel other carrying Great Cove Road over Barnett Run in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,058 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGreat Cove Road
CrossesBarnett Run
LocationNeedmore
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.84402, -78.14842
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2024)
Projected traffic2,058 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Great Cove Road over Barnett Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Great Cove Road over Barnett Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Great Cove Road over Barnett Run carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Great Cove Road over Barnett Run?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Great Cove Road over Barnett Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).