US Bridges

T-344 Unionville P over Bald Eagle Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · .2 MI SE Int SR 220 · Structure no. 000000000009846

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-344 Unionville P over Bald Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-344 Unionville P over Bald Eagle Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2045. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesT-344 Unionville P
CrossesBald Eagle Creek
Location.2 MI SE Int SR 220
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.90411, -77.87251
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-344 Unionville P over Bald Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-344 Unionville P over Bald Eagle 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-344 Unionville P over Bald Eagle Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-344 Unionville P over Bald Eagle Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-344 Unionville P over Bald Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.