T-522 Paradise Bch over Crooked Creek
FairArmstrong County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mile East of SR66 · Structure no. 000000000003382
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-522 Paradise Bch over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-522 Paradise Bch over Crooked Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2026. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-522 Paradise Bch over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-522 Paradise Bch over Crooked 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does T-522 Paradise Bch over Crooked Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is T-522 Paradise Bch over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T-522 Paradise Bch over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.