US Bridges

T333 Matthews Br.R over Aughwick Creek

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 4.5 Mi.S.Of Rockhill · Structure no. 000000000018938

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T333 Matthews Br.R over Aughwick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T333 Matthews Br.R over Aughwick Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT333 Matthews Br.R
CrossesAughwick Creek
Location4.5 Mi.S.Of Rockhill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18042, -77.91927
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic83 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T333 Matthews Br.R over Aughwick Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is T333 Matthews Br.R over Aughwick 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 2023.

How much traffic does T333 Matthews Br.R over Aughwick Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T333 Matthews Br.R over Aughwick Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T333 Matthews Br.R over Aughwick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.