US Bridges

T-221 over Mcmichael Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Sciota · Structure no. 000000000047974

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-221 over Mcmichael Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-221 over Mcmichael Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-221
CrossesMcmichael Creek
LocationSciota
Coordinates40.932, -75.31956
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic122 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-221 over Mcmichael Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-221 over Mcmichael Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does T-221 over Mcmichael Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T-221 over Mcmichael Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T-221 over Mcmichael Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.