T-342 Howe RD over Mill Creek
GoodJefferson County, Pennsylvania · 2.0 Miles North of SR 949 · Structure no. 000000000019824
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-342 Howe RD over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-342 Howe RD over Mill Creek in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 120 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-342 Howe RD over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is T-342 Howe RD over Mill 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does T-342 Howe RD over Mill Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is T-342 Howe RD over Mill Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns T-342 Howe RD over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.