US Bridges

T-359 Factory RD over East Licking Creek

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 800 South of SR 4002 · Structure no. 000000000020340

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-359 Factory RD over East Licking Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying T-359 Factory RD over East Licking Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT-359 Factory RD
CrossesEast Licking Creek
Location800 South of SR 4002
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.55748, -77.49706
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2014)
Projected traffic106 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-359 Factory RD over East Licking Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is T-359 Factory RD over East Licking 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-359 Factory RD over East Licking Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-359 Factory RD over East Licking Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T-359 Factory RD over East Licking Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.