US Bridges

T379 Sipes Mill RD over Little Tonoloway Creek

Poor

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · .2 Mi.N.Of Sipes Mills · Structure no. 000000000017928

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
243
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T379 Sipes Mill RD over Little Tonoloway Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T379 Sipes Mill RD over Little Tonoloway Creek in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesT379 Sipes Mill RD
CrossesLittle Tonoloway Creek
Location.2 Mi.N.Of Sipes Mills
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.91009, -78.15306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2024)
Projected traffic178 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$737,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T379 Sipes Mill RD over Little Tonoloway Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is T379 Sipes Mill RD over Little Tonoloway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does T379 Sipes Mill RD over Little Tonoloway Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is T379 Sipes Mill RD over Little Tonoloway Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T379 Sipes Mill RD over Little Tonoloway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.