US Bridges

T-342 over Little Kishacoquillas CR

Fair

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · 1300FT N Inter SR 0655 · Structure no. 000000000026638

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-342 over Little Kishacoquillas CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-342 over Little Kishacoquillas CR in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-342
CrossesLittle Kishacoquillas CR
Location1300FT N Inter SR 0655
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.58496, -77.76833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic111 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-342 over Little Kishacoquillas CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-342 over Little Kishacoquillas CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T-342 over Little Kishacoquillas CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-342 over Little Kishacoquillas CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T-342 over Little Kishacoquillas CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.