US Bridges

T494 Peach Orchard over Tr.Patterson Run

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.W.Of Knobsville · Structure no. 000000000017878

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
833
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T494 Peach Orchard over Tr.Patterson Run is a concrete tee beam carrying T494 Peach Orchard over Tr.Patterson Run in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 833 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesT494 Peach Orchard
CrossesTr.Patterson Run
Location3 Mi.W.Of Knobsville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00021, -78.00444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic833 (2024)
Projected traffic762 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T494 Peach Orchard over Tr.Patterson Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is T494 Peach Orchard over Tr.Patterson Run 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 T494 Peach Orchard over Tr.Patterson Run carry?

About 833 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T494 Peach Orchard over Tr.Patterson Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns T494 Peach Orchard over Tr.Patterson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.