US Bridges

T-458 Taylor Mill over Kishacoquillas Creek

Poor

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · 4500FT S Int T458 & SR655 · Structure no. 000000000026616

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-458 Taylor Mill over Kishacoquillas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-458 Taylor Mill over Kishacoquillas Creek in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 125 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 17 ft wide.

CarriesT-458 Taylor Mill
CrossesKishacoquillas Creek
Location4500FT S Int T458 & SR655
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.6278, -77.65756
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic89 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-458 Taylor Mill over Kishacoquillas Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is T-458 Taylor Mill over Kishacoquillas 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-458 Taylor Mill over Kishacoquillas Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-458 Taylor Mill over Kishacoquillas Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T-458 Taylor Mill over Kishacoquillas Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.