US Bridges

Foundry RD T-231 over Appenzell Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Sandhill · Structure no. 000000000027087

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foundry RD T-231 over Appenzell Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Foundry RD T-231 over Appenzell Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 110 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 6 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFoundry RD T-231
CrossesAppenzell Creek
LocationSandhill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.94711, -75.30863
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2005)
Projected traffic500 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foundry RD T-231 over Appenzell Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Foundry RD T-231 over Appenzell 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Foundry RD T-231 over Appenzell Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Foundry RD T-231 over Appenzell Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Foundry RD T-231 over Appenzell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.