US Bridges

T-472 Humpback RD over North Fork Creek

Poor

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mile South of SR 4005 · Structure no. 000000000019860

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-472 Humpback RD over North Fork Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying T-472 Humpback RD over North Fork Creek in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesT-472 Humpback RD
CrossesNorth Fork Creek
Location0.5 Mile South of SR 4005
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.25435, -78.9708
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$379,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-472 Humpback RD over North Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-472 Humpback RD over North Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does T-472 Humpback RD over North Fork Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-472 Humpback RD over North Fork Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-472 Humpback RD over North Fork Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.