T-783 over Buck Run
PoorPosted for loadMifflin County, Pennsylvania · 900 Ft South of SR 4013 · Structure no. 000000000026634
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 378
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-783 over Buck Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-783 over Buck Run in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 378 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-783 over Buck Run built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-783 over Buck Run 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-783 over Buck Run carry?
About 378 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T-783 over Buck Run?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns T-783 over Buck Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.