US Bridges

T-315 over Jacks Creek

Poor

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · 2400FT SE of LR44007 · Structure no. 000000000026629

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-315 over Jacks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-315 over Jacks Creek in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-315
CrossesJacks Creek
Location2400FT SE of LR44007
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.60358, -77.53882
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-315 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-315 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T-315 over Jacks Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-315 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T-315 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.