Township Road 479 over Browns Creek
PoorClosed to trafficGreene County, Pennsylvania · West of Sycamore · Structure no. 000000000018525
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 479 over Browns Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 479 over Browns Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1951, 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 479 over Browns Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is Township Road 479 over Browns 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Township Road 479 over Browns Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 479 over Browns Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 479 over Browns Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.