T-481 Breon Road over Over Tuscarora Cr.
PoorPosted for loadSnyder County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI SW of New Berlin · Structure no. 000000000031286
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-481 Breon Road over Over Tuscarora Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-481 Breon Road over Over Tuscarora Cr. in Snyder 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 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 T-481 Breon Road over Over Tuscarora Cr. built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-481 Breon Road over Over Tuscarora Cr. 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-481 Breon Road over Over Tuscarora Cr. carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is T-481 Breon Road over Over Tuscarora Cr.?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns T-481 Breon Road over Over Tuscarora Cr.?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.