US Bridges

Mcilhaney RD T-434 over Mcmichael Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Hiawatha Lake · Structure no. 000000000027076

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
384
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcilhaney RD T-434 over Mcmichael Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcilhaney RD T-434 over Mcmichael Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2011. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMcilhaney RD T-434
CrossesMcmichael Creek
LocationHiawatha Lake
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.93095, -75.36311
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2005)
Projected traffic420 by 2011
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcilhaney RD T-434 over Mcmichael Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Mcilhaney RD T-434 over Mcmichael 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mcilhaney RD T-434 over Mcmichael Creek carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcilhaney RD T-434 over Mcmichael Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mcilhaney RD T-434 over Mcmichael Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.