US Bridges

T-411 Sheep LN RD over Schwaben Creek

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E of Red Cross · Structure no. 000000000029381

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-411 Sheep LN RD over Schwaben Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-411 Sheep LN RD over Schwaben Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 112 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-411 Sheep LN RD
CrossesSchwaben Creek
Location1 MI E of Red Cross
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.71612, -76.7794
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic93 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$137,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-411 Sheep LN RD over Schwaben Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is T-411 Sheep LN RD over Schwaben 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T-411 Sheep LN RD over Schwaben Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T-411 Sheep LN RD over Schwaben Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-411 Sheep LN RD over Schwaben Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.