US Bridges

Baker Road (T-349) over Trib Brubaker Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.45 Mi. North of SR 4010 · Structure no. 000000000022043

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
415
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Road (T-349) over Trib Brubaker Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baker Road (T-349) over Trib Brubaker Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBaker Road (T-349)
CrossesTrib Brubaker Run
Location0.45 Mi. North of SR 4010
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17103, -76.48128
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2011)
Projected traffic555 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Road (T-349) over Trib Brubaker Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Road (T-349) over Trib Brubaker 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Baker Road (T-349) over Trib Brubaker Run carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baker Road (T-349) over Trib Brubaker Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Road (T-349) over Trib Brubaker Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.