US Bridges

T-708 Shindle Rd. over Jacks Creek

Fair

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · 650 Ft North of SR 2004 · Structure no. 000000000026626

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
394
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-708 Shindle Rd. over Jacks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T-708 Shindle Rd. over Jacks Creek in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 394 vehicles a day, projected to reach 505 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-708 Shindle Rd.
CrossesJacks Creek
Location650 Ft North of SR 2004
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMifflin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6707, -77.41514
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2023)
Projected traffic505 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-708 Shindle Rd. over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-708 Shindle Rd. over Jacks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does T-708 Shindle Rd. over Jacks Creek carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-708 Shindle Rd. over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-708 Shindle Rd. over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.