US Bridges

T-434 over Appenzell Ck

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · West of LR45021 · Structure no. 000000000041351

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
732
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-434 over Appenzell Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-434 over Appenzell Ck in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 732 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 893 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-434
CrossesAppenzell Ck
LocationWest of LR45021
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.96414, -75.34835
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic732 (2018)
Projected traffic893 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 T-434 over Appenzell Ck built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-434 over Appenzell Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does T-434 over Appenzell Ck carry?

About 732 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-434 over Appenzell Ck?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T-434 over Appenzell Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.