US Bridges

T409 Tuscar Crk RD over Tuscarora Creek

PoorPosted for load

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 600 S of Van Buren RD · Structure no. 000000000018809

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T409 Tuscar Crk RD over Tuscarora Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T409 Tuscar Crk RD over Tuscarora Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 91 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesT409 Tuscar Crk RD
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location600 S of Van Buren RD
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.21111, -77.78658
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$638,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T409 Tuscar Crk RD over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is T409 Tuscar Crk RD over Tuscarora 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T409 Tuscar Crk RD over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is T409 Tuscar Crk RD over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T409 Tuscar Crk RD over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.