US Bridges

T-456 over Schwaben Creek

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · E of Rebuck · Structure no. 000000000029387

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-456 over Schwaben Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-456 over Schwaben Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT-456
CrossesSchwaben Creek
LocationE of Rebuck
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.71259, -76.69625
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic39 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-456 over Schwaben Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-456 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T-456 over Schwaben Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T-456 over Schwaben Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T-456 over Schwaben Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.