US Bridges

Race Street T-546 over Trib Yellow Breeches CR

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 MI S of SR 174 · Structure no. 000000000014100

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Race Street T-546 over Trib Yellow Breeches CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Race Street T-546 over Trib Yellow Breeches CR in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRace Street T-546
CrossesTrib Yellow Breeches CR
Location0.25 MI S of SR 174
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.14706, -77.12502
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2018)
Projected traffic575 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Race Street T-546 over Trib Yellow Breeches CR built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Race Street T-546 over Trib Yellow Breeches CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Race Street T-546 over Trib Yellow Breeches CR carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Race Street T-546 over Trib Yellow Breeches CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Race Street T-546 over Trib Yellow Breeches CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.