US Bridges

T409 Tuscar Crk RD over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mile N. of Nossville · Structure no. 000000000018813

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
44 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 concrete other carrying T409 Tuscar Crk RD over Tuscarora Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesT409 Tuscar Crk RD
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location0.5 Mile N. of Nossville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24359, -77.76227
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 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 closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$743,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T409 Tuscar Crk RD over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is T409 Tuscar Crk RD over Tuscarora Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T409 Tuscar Crk RD over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.