US Bridges

T-821 Heffelfinger over North Fork Pine Creek

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · 1600 Feet West of SR 0066 · Structure no. 000000000003344

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-821 Heffelfinger over North Fork Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-821 Heffelfinger over North Fork Pine Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-821 Heffelfinger
CrossesNorth Fork Pine Creek
Location1600 Feet West of SR 0066
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.87695, -79.40583
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic70 by 2026
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-821 Heffelfinger over North Fork Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-821 Heffelfinger over North Fork Pine 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-821 Heffelfinger over North Fork Pine Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-821 Heffelfinger over North Fork Pine Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T-821 Heffelfinger over North Fork Pine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.