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WITHERSPOON BRIDGE over RACCOON CREEK (Route: 0)
Num:35296x
Bridge closed to all traffic [K]
Built: 1894, Reconstructed: N/A [0000]
Historic: Bridge is eligible for the NRHP. [2]

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Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Steel [3] Truss - Thru [10]
Approach Span(s): Other [00]
Deck: Wood or Timber [8] with Wearing Surface:
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 29.6 m = 97.1 ft
Main Spans: 1 at 28.3 m = 92.9 ft
Approach Spans: 0
Skew: 0
Width, Roadway: 3.5 m = 11.5 ft (1 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 4.3 m = 14.1 ft for a 3 m = 9.8 ft approaching roadway.
Vertical Clearance: 3.79 m = 12.4 ft and Navigational Clearance: 0 = N/A
Location
Hanover [32440]: Washington County [125], Pennsylvania [42]
Owned by County Highway Agency [02], DOT District: 12
500' WEST OF SR 4002
Condition
Deck: Fair [5]
Superstructure: Serious [3]
Substructure: Fair [5]
Loading
Design: MS 22.5 / HS 25 or greater [9]
Operating: 6.4 metric ton = 7.0 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Inventory: 3.6 metric ton = 4.0 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Appraisal
Structural:
Deck Geometry:
Road Alignment: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is [5]
Waterway: Better than present minimum criteria [7] and Bridge foundations determined to be stable for assessed or calculated scour conditions; field review indicates action is required. [4]
Inspections
Date: July 1999 [799] and Frequency: 24
Future Work
Work Needed: Bridge rehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength. [35]
Bridge Detour: 0.5 km = 0.3 mi
Traffic
ADT: 30 (1990) and Trucks: 0%
Future ADT: 30 (In 1990 )

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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