US Bridges

Farm Road T-344 over Yellow Breeches Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 2.1W Huntsdale/Yellow Br · Structure no. 000000000014085

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm Road T-344 over Yellow Breeches Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm Road T-344 over Yellow Breeches Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFarm Road T-344
CrossesYellow Breeches Creek
Location2.1W Huntsdale/Yellow Br
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.09982, -77.35107
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Farm Road T-344 over Yellow Breeches Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm Road T-344 over Yellow Breeches 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Farm Road T-344 over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Farm Road T-344 over Yellow Breeches Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Farm Road T-344 over Yellow Breeches Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.