US Bridges

T-434 over Mosquito Creek

Poor

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 Mi. S of Duboistown · Structure no. 000000000025058

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1945
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-434 over Mosquito Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T-434 over Mosquito Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 99 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT-434
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location1.3 Mi. S of Duboistown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.20425, -77.03111
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic390 by 2045
Trucks1%
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$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-434 over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.

What condition is T-434 over Mosquito 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T-434 over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-434 over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T-434 over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.