US Bridges

T-589 Plumstead RD over White Br North Fork Crk

PoorPosted for load

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft Nwe of SR 1016 · Structure no. 000000000030450

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-589 Plumstead RD over White Br North Fork Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-589 Plumstead RD over White Br North Fork Crk in Potter 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 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 65 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-589 Plumstead RD
CrossesWhite Br North Fork Crk
Location500 Ft Nwe of SR 1016
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.98111, -77.62295
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-589 Plumstead RD over White Br North Fork Crk built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-589 Plumstead RD over White Br North Fork Crk 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-589 Plumstead RD over White Br North Fork Crk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T-589 Plumstead RD over White Br North Fork Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T-589 Plumstead RD over White Br North Fork Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.