Township Road 846 over Dunbar Creek
PoorFayette County, Pennsylvania · T846 at Kimmels · Structure no. 000000000017073
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 846 over Dunbar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 846 over Dunbar Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 846 over Dunbar Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road 846 over Dunbar 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Township Road 846 over Dunbar Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Township Road 846 over Dunbar Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 846 over Dunbar Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.