US Bridges

T-840 Weaver Ave over Elk Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 27 Ft from Int of SR 2011 · Structure no. 000000000009828

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-840 Weaver Ave over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-840 Weaver Ave over Elk Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 73 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesT-840 Weaver Ave
CrossesElk Creek
Location27 Ft from Int of SR 2011
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86471, -77.45956
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-840 Weaver Ave over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is T-840 Weaver Ave over Elk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does T-840 Weaver Ave over Elk Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-840 Weaver Ave over Elk Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-840 Weaver Ave over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.