T-480 over Mahanoy Creek
PoorClosed to trafficNorthumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1.9 Mi. N of Leck Kill · Structure no. 000000000029388
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 115 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-480 over Mahanoy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-480 over Mahanoy Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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-480 over Mahanoy Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-480 over Mahanoy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does T-480 over Mahanoy Creek carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is T-480 over Mahanoy Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns T-480 over Mahanoy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.