US Bridges

T-665 over Pleasant Stream

PoorPosted for load

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 2.3 Mi. NE of Marsh Hill · Structure no. 000000000025097

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-665 over Pleasant Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-665 over Pleasant Stream in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 167 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT-665
CrossesPleasant Stream
Location2.3 Mi. NE of Marsh Hill
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.48899, -76.93507
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2024)
Projected traffic167 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$118,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-665 over Pleasant Stream built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-665 over Pleasant Stream 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-665 over Pleasant Stream carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-665 over Pleasant Stream?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns T-665 over Pleasant Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.