US Bridges

T-829 Br # BN4 over East Br. Raven Creek

GoodPosted for load

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI SE of Benton Boro · Structure no. 000000000012769

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-829 Br # BN4 over East Br. Raven Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-829 Br # BN4 over East Br. Raven Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-829 Br # BN4
CrossesEast Br. Raven Creek
Location2 MI SE of Benton Boro
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.18316, -76.33982
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic116 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-829 Br # BN4 over East Br. Raven Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-829 Br # BN4 over East Br. Raven Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does T-829 Br # BN4 over East Br. Raven Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-829 Br # BN4 over East Br. Raven Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns T-829 Br # BN4 over East Br. Raven Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.