T-826 Benton Br #1 over Raven Creek
PoorColumbia County, Pennsylvania · 1.75 Mi. NE of Benton · Structure no. 000000000012767
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-826 Benton Br #1 over Raven Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T-826 Benton Br #1 over Raven Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-826 Benton Br #1 over Raven Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-826 Benton Br #1 over Raven 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-826 Benton Br #1 over Raven Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is T-826 Benton Br #1 over Raven Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns T-826 Benton Br #1 over Raven Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.