T421 Bankstown RD over Hares Valley Creek
PoorPosted for loadHuntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.W.Of Mapelton · Structure no. 000000000018949
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T421 Bankstown RD over Hares Valley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T421 Bankstown RD over Hares Valley Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 90 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 load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T421 Bankstown RD over Hares Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is T421 Bankstown RD over Hares Valley 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does T421 Bankstown RD over Hares Valley Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is T421 Bankstown RD over Hares Valley Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns T421 Bankstown RD over Hares Valley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.