T-720 Benton Br 3 over West Creek
PoorColumbia County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 Mi. N of Benton · Structure no. 000000000012765
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-720 Benton Br 3 over West Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-720 Benton Br 3 over West Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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-720 Benton Br 3 over West Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-720 Benton Br 3 over West Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does T-720 Benton Br 3 over West Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is T-720 Benton Br 3 over West Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T-720 Benton Br 3 over West Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.