US Bridges

T-641 (twp Br) over West Br. Tomjack Creek

FairPosted for load

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2.2 Mi. East of Wetona · Structure no. 000000000006648

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-641 (twp Br) over West Br. Tomjack Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-641 (twp Br) over West Br. Tomjack Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 105 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-641 (twp Br)
CrossesWest Br. Tomjack Creek
Location2.2 Mi. East of Wetona
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.82251, -76.65708
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic46 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-641 (twp Br) over West Br. Tomjack Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is T-641 (twp Br) over West Br. Tomjack 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-641 (twp Br) over West Br. Tomjack Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-641 (twp Br) over West Br. Tomjack Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-641 (twp Br) over West Br. Tomjack Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.