US Bridges

T-689 Peterman Hil over Miller Run

Poor

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Peterman Hill · Structure no. 000000000043522

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2005 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

T-689 Peterman Hil over Miller Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-689 Peterman Hil over Miller Run in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 400 by 2025. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesT-689 Peterman Hil
CrossesMiller Run
LocationPeterman Hill
RouteCity Street 7219
Coordinates40.7239, -79.2992
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2005)
Projected traffic400 by 2025
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$456,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-689 Peterman Hil over Miller Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-689 Peterman Hil over Miller Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-689 Peterman Hil over Miller Run carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-689 Peterman Hil over Miller Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns T-689 Peterman Hil over Miller Run?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.