T-436 E. Salem RD over Delaware Creek
FairJuniata County, Pennsylvania · Borough of East Salem · Structure no. 000000000020311
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-436 E. Salem RD over Delaware Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T-436 E. Salem RD over Delaware Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 106 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 567 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-436 E. Salem RD over Delaware Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is T-436 E. Salem RD over Delaware Creek 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-436 E. Salem RD over Delaware Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T-436 E. Salem RD over Delaware Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns T-436 E. Salem RD over Delaware Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.