US Bridges

T409 Tuscar Crk RD over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S.Of Blairs Mills · Structure no. 000000000018817

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 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 arch - deck carrying T409 Tuscar Crk RD over Tuscarora Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 5 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesT409 Tuscar Crk RD
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location1 Mi.S.Of Blairs Mills
RouteState Highway 0
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27173, -77.73355
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$836,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T409 Tuscar Crk RD over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 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 July 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T409 Tuscar Crk RD over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.