TWP.RTE.T-544 over Wildcat Creek
FairPosted for loadPerry County, Pennsylvania · 3 SW Liverpool/Wildcat Ck · Structure no. 000000000029717
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TWP.RTE.T-544 over Wildcat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TWP.RTE.T-544 over Wildcat Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 TWP.RTE.T-544 over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is TWP.RTE.T-544 over Wildcat 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 TWP.RTE.T-544 over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TWP.RTE.T-544 over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns TWP.RTE.T-544 over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.