US Bridges

T-532 Rishel Hill over Logan Branch

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 50 Ft from SR 144 · Structure no. 000000000009840

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-532 Rishel Hill over Logan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying T-532 Rishel Hill over Logan Branch in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT-532 Rishel Hill
CrossesLogan Branch
Location50 Ft from SR 144
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.88496, -77.76396
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic850 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-532 Rishel Hill over Logan Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-532 Rishel Hill over Logan Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-532 Rishel Hill over Logan Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-532 Rishel Hill over Logan Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T-532 Rishel Hill over Logan Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.