US Bridges

Valley Road T-377 over Deep Creek

PoorPosted for load

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · T377 in Hegins Twp · Structure no. 000000000030893

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road T-377 over Deep Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Valley Road T-377 over Deep Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 4 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2000. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValley Road T-377
CrossesDeep Creek
LocationT377 in Hegins Twp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.67725, -76.45956
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1980)
Projected traffic140 by 2000
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Valley Road T-377 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Road T-377 over Deep 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Road T-377 over Deep Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road T-377 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Road T-377 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.