T-436 E. Salem RD over Delaware Creek
PoorJuniata County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI S of SR 234 Inter · Structure no. 000000000020312
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2011 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, 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 588 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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.
What condition is T-436 E. Salem RD over Delaware 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does T-436 E. Salem RD over Delaware Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2011 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 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T-436 E. Salem RD over Delaware Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.