US Bridges

T-539 Frye Cemeter over N Br Little Mahoning CR

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Btw T828 & SR1038 · Structure no. 000000000019457

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-539 Frye Cemeter over N Br Little Mahoning CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-539 Frye Cemeter over N Br Little Mahoning CR in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesT-539 Frye Cemeter
CrossesN Br Little Mahoning CR
LocationBtw T828 & SR1038
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.82597, -78.92579
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-539 Frye Cemeter over N Br Little Mahoning CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-539 Frye Cemeter over N Br Little Mahoning CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T-539 Frye Cemeter over N Br Little Mahoning CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-539 Frye Cemeter over N Br Little Mahoning CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T-539 Frye Cemeter over N Br Little Mahoning CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.