T460 Whipkey Dam R over Laurel Hill Creek
FairSomerset County, Pennsylvania · Metzler · Structure no. 000000000031691
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 203
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
T460 Whipkey Dam R over Laurel Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T460 Whipkey Dam R over Laurel Hill Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 67 years old, older 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 203 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T460 Whipkey Dam R over Laurel Hill Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is T460 Whipkey Dam R over Laurel Hill 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does T460 Whipkey Dam R over Laurel Hill Creek carry?
About 203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is T460 Whipkey Dam R over Laurel Hill Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns T460 Whipkey Dam R over Laurel Hill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.