T-609 Colyer RD over Sinking Creek
FairCentre County, Pennsylvania · .8 MI from SR 322 · Structure no. 000000000009833
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-609 Colyer RD over Sinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-609 Colyer RD over Sinking Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-609 Colyer RD over Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is T-609 Colyer RD over Sinking 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does T-609 Colyer RD over Sinking Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is T-609 Colyer RD over Sinking Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns T-609 Colyer RD over Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.