T-850 Houser Road over Scrubgrass Creek
PoorArmstrong County, Pennsylvania · 525FT W of SR28/66 · Structure no. 000000000003346
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-850 Houser Road over Scrubgrass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-850 Houser Road over Scrubgrass Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-850 Houser Road over Scrubgrass Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-850 Houser Road over Scrubgrass Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does T-850 Houser Road over Scrubgrass Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is T-850 Houser Road over Scrubgrass Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T-850 Houser Road over Scrubgrass Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.