T-489 Donahue RD over South Branch Plum Creek
GoodIndiana County, Pennsylvania · Btw T403 &SR4006 · Structure no. 000000000019503
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-489 Donahue RD over South Branch Plum Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-489 Donahue RD over South Branch Plum Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 T-489 Donahue RD over South Branch Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-489 Donahue RD over South Branch Plum 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does T-489 Donahue RD over South Branch Plum Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T-489 Donahue RD over South Branch Plum Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns T-489 Donahue RD over South Branch Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.