T581 Patterson Ck over Patterson Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreene County, Pennsylvania · SW of Nineveh · Structure no. 000000000018526
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1919
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T581 Patterson Ck over Patterson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T581 Patterson Ck over Patterson Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1919, so it is 111 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T581 Patterson Ck over Patterson Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1919.
What condition is T581 Patterson Ck over Patterson 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does T581 Patterson Ck over Patterson Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is T581 Patterson Ck over Patterson Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns T581 Patterson Ck over Patterson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.