T-434 Furniss Road over Fishing Creek
PoorLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft NW of T-377 · Structure no. 000000000021885
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-434 Furniss Road over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-434 Furniss Road over Fishing Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-434 Furniss Road over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-434 Furniss Road over Fishing 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does T-434 Furniss Road over Fishing Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is T-434 Furniss Road over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns T-434 Furniss Road over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.