T409 Tuscar Crk RD over Tuscarora Creek
PoorPosted for loadHuntingdon County, Pennsylvania · Blairs Mills · Structure no. 000000000018819
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 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 1950, 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 1950.
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 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns T409 Tuscar Crk RD over Tuscarora Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.