T-109 (twp. BR.#4) over Satterlee Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBradford County, Pennsylvania · .65 Mi. NE of East Athens · Structure no. 000000000006569
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-109 (twp. BR.#4) over Satterlee Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying T-109 (twp. BR.#4) over Satterlee Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-109 (twp. BR.#4) over Satterlee Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-109 (twp. BR.#4) over Satterlee 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-109 (twp. BR.#4) over Satterlee Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is T-109 (twp. BR.#4) over Satterlee Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns T-109 (twp. BR.#4) over Satterlee Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.