T-737 Alfarata RD over Jacks Creek
PoorPosted for loadMifflin County, Pennsylvania · 800 N of SR 2004 · Structure no. 000000000026627
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-737 Alfarata RD over Jacks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-737 Alfarata RD over Jacks Creek in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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-737 Alfarata RD over Jacks Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is T-737 Alfarata RD over Jacks 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does T-737 Alfarata RD over Jacks Creek carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-737 Alfarata RD over Jacks Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns T-737 Alfarata RD over Jacks Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.