T-497 over Tenmile Creek
PoorClosed to trafficGreene County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Township · Structure no. 000000000041900
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-497 over Tenmile Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying T-497 over Tenmile Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 110 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, projected to reach 28 by 2023. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 T-497 over Tenmile Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is T-497 over Tenmile 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does T-497 over Tenmile Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is T-497 over Tenmile Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns T-497 over Tenmile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.