US Bridges

T-710 over Tomjack Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2.7 Mi. NW of Burlington · Structure no. 000000000006649

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-710 over Tomjack Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-710 over Tomjack Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-710
CrossesTomjack Creek
Location2.7 Mi. NW of Burlington
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.8166, -76.62867
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic54 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-710 over Tomjack Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is T-710 over Tomjack 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-710 over Tomjack Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-710 over Tomjack Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-710 over Tomjack Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.