T-438 Herzog RD over Balliard Creek
PoorPosted for loadPike County, Pennsylvania · 700 E of SR434 Intersect · Structure no. 000000000030038
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-438 Herzog RD over Balliard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-438 Herzog RD over Balliard Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-438 Herzog RD over Balliard Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-438 Herzog RD over Balliard 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does T-438 Herzog RD over Balliard Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is T-438 Herzog RD over Balliard Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns T-438 Herzog RD over Balliard Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.