US Bridges

Township Road 716 over Pa Fork of Dunkard Creek

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Gilmore Township · Structure no. 000000000018506

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 716 over Pa Fork of Dunkard Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 716 over Pa Fork of Dunkard Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 106 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 716
CrossesPa Fork of Dunkard Creek
LocationGilmore Township
RouteCity Street 0T716
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.72454, -80.30441
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 716 over Pa Fork of Dunkard Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Township Road 716 over Pa Fork of Dunkard 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 716 over Pa Fork of Dunkard Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Township Road 716 over Pa Fork of Dunkard Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 716 over Pa Fork of Dunkard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.