US Bridges

T-409 over Zerbe Run

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · SW of Trevorton · Structure no. 000000000029341

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-409 over Zerbe Run is a concrete culvert carrying T-409 over Zerbe Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT-409
CrossesZerbe Run
LocationSW of Trevorton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.76506, -76.74166
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic310 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-409 over Zerbe Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-409 over Zerbe 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T-409 over Zerbe Run carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is T-409 over Zerbe Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns T-409 over Zerbe Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.