Bedford County Bridge Report Card
Bedford County scores 53 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Bedford County has 418 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 36 rated poor and 47 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.6% is at or below the 12.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 102,212 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Bedford County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 53/100 (F). The county has 418 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 36 in poor condition and 47 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 102,212 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 8.6% | 17.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.2% of measured traffic | 4.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 11.2% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 60 years vs 48 nationally | 4.7 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,637,105 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
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 Share | 8.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 12.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 11.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 60 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 102,212 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Bedford County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pa 56 over Gordons Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,757 | 1925 |
| SR 4027 over Scrubgrass Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 276 | 1928 |
| SR 2011 over E Br Sideling Hill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 121 | 1929 |
| T-440 Skip Back RD over Kegg Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 120 | 1910 |
| T408 Sweetroot RD over Shobers Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 120 | 1953 |
| T352 Elk Lick Road over Clear Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1928 |
| T337 Narrow Lane over Beavers Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1932 |
| T-337 Narrow Lane over Evitts Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1956 |
| T506 Mennonite RD over Dunning Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 26 | 1965 |
| T-373 Sherry Road over Cove Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1900 |
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.