US Bridges

T-525 Lunger RD over Canoe Creek

Good

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Btw SR1045 & SR1052 · Structure no. 000000000019456

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-525 Lunger RD over Canoe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-525 Lunger RD over Canoe Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-525 Lunger RD
CrossesCanoe Creek
LocationBtw SR1045 & SR1052
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.89427, -78.95539
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-525 Lunger RD over Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-525 Lunger RD over Canoe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does T-525 Lunger RD over Canoe Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-525 Lunger RD over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-525 Lunger RD over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.