US Bridges

T-717 Post Office over North Branch Plum Creek

Good

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · 400FT SE of SR210 · Structure no. 000000000003357

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-717 Post Office over North Branch Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-717 Post Office over North Branch Plum Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-717 Post Office
CrossesNorth Branch Plum Creek
Location400FT SE of SR210
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.77709, -79.22863
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic140 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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-717 Post Office over North Branch Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-717 Post Office over North Branch Plum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does T-717 Post Office over North Branch Plum Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-717 Post Office over North Branch Plum Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T-717 Post Office over North Branch Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.