T-878 Swamp Road over Over Muddy Creek
PoorCrawford County, Pennsylvania · 5MI.E.S.E. Cambridge Sp. · Structure no. 000000000013457
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-878 Swamp Road over Over Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-878 Swamp Road over Over Muddy Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 3 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-878 Swamp Road over Over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-878 Swamp Road over Over Muddy 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does T-878 Swamp Road over Over Muddy Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-878 Swamp Road over Over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns T-878 Swamp Road over Over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.