T-309 Burnt Chu RD over Tuscarora Creek
PoorJuniata County, Pennsylvania · 200 W of Heckman Station · Structure no. 000000000020349
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 151 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-309 Burnt Chu RD over Tuscarora Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-309 Burnt Chu RD over Tuscarora Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2034. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-309 Burnt Chu RD over Tuscarora Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-309 Burnt Chu RD over 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-309 Burnt Chu RD over Tuscarora Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is T-309 Burnt Chu RD over Tuscarora Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns T-309 Burnt Chu RD over Tuscarora Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.