Township Road 546 over Ruff Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreene County, Pennsylvania · West of Lippincott · Structure no. 000000000018544
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 546 over Ruff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 546 over Ruff Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 546 over Ruff Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Township Road 546 over Ruff 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Township Road 546 over Ruff Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Township Road 546 over Ruff Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 546 over Ruff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.