US Bridges

On Tsr 579 over Young Womans Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mile North Gleasonton · Structure no. 000000000012390

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Tsr 579 over Young Womans Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying On Tsr 579 over Young Womans Creek in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 52 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOn Tsr 579
CrossesYoung Womans Creek
Location2 Mile North Gleasonton
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.37197, -77.70022
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2024)
Projected traffic116 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was On Tsr 579 over Young Womans Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is On Tsr 579 over Young Womans 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does On Tsr 579 over Young Womans Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is On Tsr 579 over Young Womans Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns On Tsr 579 over Young Womans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.