T-524 Brown RD over Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadCentre County, Pennsylvania · 1900 Ft South of SR 192 · Structure no. 000000000009823
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-524 Brown RD over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-524 Brown RD over Elk Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 85 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-524 Brown RD over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is T-524 Brown RD over Elk 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-524 Brown RD over Elk Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is T-524 Brown RD over Elk Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns T-524 Brown RD over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.