US Bridges

T-489 Jackson Road over Wolf Run

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI SW of Kratzerville · Structure no. 000000000031287

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-489 Jackson Road over Wolf Run is a steel culvert carrying T-489 Jackson Road over Wolf Run in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-489 Jackson Road
CrossesWolf Run
Location2 MI SW of Kratzerville
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.84526, -76.93272
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic155 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T-489 Jackson Road over Wolf Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-489 Jackson Road over Wolf Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T-489 Jackson Road over Wolf Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-489 Jackson Road over Wolf Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns T-489 Jackson Road over Wolf Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.