T-343 Ebenezer Chu over Trib to Tuscarora Creek
PoorPosted for loadJuniata County, Pennsylvania · 200 SW of Barton Hill RD · Structure no. 000000000020344
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-343 Ebenezer Chu over Trib to Tuscarora Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying T-343 Ebenezer Chu over Trib to Tuscarora Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-343 Ebenezer Chu over Trib to Tuscarora Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-343 Ebenezer Chu over Trib to Tuscarora 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does T-343 Ebenezer Chu over Trib to Tuscarora Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is T-343 Ebenezer Chu over Trib to Tuscarora Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns T-343 Ebenezer Chu over Trib to Tuscarora Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.