US Bridges

T-639 Lewis Twp over Warrior Run

FairPosted for load

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Lewis Twp · Structure no. 000000000029336

Built
1896
129 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-639 Lewis Twp over Warrior Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-639 Lewis Twp over Warrior Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 129 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-639 Lewis Twp
CrossesWarrior Run
LocationLewis Twp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.11143, -76.79167
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.
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 statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic77 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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-639 Lewis Twp over Warrior Run built?

It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is T-639 Lewis Twp over Warrior Run 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-639 Lewis Twp over Warrior Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-639 Lewis Twp over Warrior Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-639 Lewis Twp over Warrior Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.