Adams County Bridge Report Card

Adams County scores 72 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.

C72 / 100
Local infrastructure snapshot

Adams County, Pennsylvania

Adams County has 254 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 18 rated poor and 13 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.1% is at or below the 12.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 17,701 daily vehicle crossings.

254Total Bridges
18Poor (7.1%)
143Fair (56.3%)
13Scour-Critical

Quote-Ready Local Facts

7.1%of county bridges are in poor condition, compared with 12.1% statewide and 6.7% nationally.
17,701daily vehicle crossings are on poor-condition bridges in the county.
13bridges are rated scour-critical, or 5.1% of the county bridge inventory.

Copyable Facts for Reporters

BridgeLookup.com gives Adams County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 72/100 (C). The county has 254 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 18 in poor condition and 13 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 17,701 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.

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How the Score Breaks Down

FactorWeightCounty ValuePenalty
Poor-condition bridge share407.1%14.2
Poor-condition traffic exposure252.2% of measured traffic1.7
Scour-critical bridge share205.1%10.2
Average age vs national baseline1053 years vs 48 nationally2.0
Traffic-data completeness5788,841 measured daily crossings0.0

Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.

County Comparisons

County Poor-Condition Share7.1%
State Poor-Condition Share12.1%
National Poor-Condition Share6.7%
County Scour-Critical Share5.1%
Average Bridge Age53 years
Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure17,701 vehicles/day

Bridges to Watch

Top Bridges to Watch in Adams County

BridgeReasonConditionDaily TrafficYear Built
SR 3002 over Rock CreekPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor6671940
Country Club Road over Branch Of Beaver CreekPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor2001925
Ridge Road over Latimore CreekPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor1501945
Pa 34; SR 0034 over Conewago CreekPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor4,7401920
Pa 116; SR 0116 over Trib To Marsh CreekPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor3,9871920
Jack Mtn.rd. /3021 over Miney Branch RunPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor2,5781937
Pa 394; SR 0394 over Conewago CreekPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor1,2801935
SR 4008 over Conewago CreekPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor1,0811957
SR 3002 over Trib Rock CreekPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor6671940
SR 3005 over Trib Marsh CreekPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor6201960

Important safety note

Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.