T-454 over Schwaben Creek
FairPosted for loadNorthumberland County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI E of Rebuck · Structure no. 000000000029376
- Built
- 1897
- 128 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-454 over Schwaben Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-454 over Schwaben Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 128 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-454 over Schwaben Creek built?
It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is T-454 over Schwaben 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does T-454 over Schwaben Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is T-454 over Schwaben Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns T-454 over Schwaben Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.