US Bridges

T-432 Jackson Road over West Creek

Fair

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 146 E of SR 1008 Inter · Structure no. 000000000015767

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-432 Jackson Road over West Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-432 Jackson Road over West Creek in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 119 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesT-432 Jackson Road
CrossesWest Creek
Location146 E of SR 1008 Inter
RouteCity Street 0
CountyElk County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.47656, -78.48719
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic689 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$753,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-432 Jackson Road over West Creek built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is T-432 Jackson Road over West Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T-432 Jackson Road over West Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-432 Jackson Road over West Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-432 Jackson Road over West Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.