US Bridges

T-608 (br # 1) over Johnsons Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1.8 Mi. SE of Rome Boro · Structure no. 000000000006632

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-608 (br # 1) over Johnsons Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-608 (br # 1) over Johnsons Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 75% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-608 (br # 1)
CrossesJohnsons Creek
Location1.8 Mi. SE of Rome Boro
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.83401, -76.32916
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic308 by 2045
Trucks75%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$109,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-608 (br # 1) over Johnsons Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-608 (br # 1) over Johnsons 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-608 (br # 1) over Johnsons Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 75% are trucks.

How long is T-608 (br # 1) over Johnsons Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-608 (br # 1) over Johnsons Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.