US Bridges

T678 Flick Hill RD over N.Br.Quemahoning Creek

FairPosted for load

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 2.8 Mi.W.Of Sipesville · Structure no. 000000000031864

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T678 Flick Hill RD over N.Br.Quemahoning Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying T678 Flick Hill RD over N.Br.Quemahoning Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT678 Flick Hill RD
CrossesN.Br.Quemahoning Creek
Location2.8 Mi.W.Of Sipesville
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.10579, -79.13251
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$646,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T678 Flick Hill RD over N.Br.Quemahoning Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is T678 Flick Hill RD over N.Br.Quemahoning Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does T678 Flick Hill RD over N.Br.Quemahoning Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T678 Flick Hill RD over N.Br.Quemahoning Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T678 Flick Hill RD over N.Br.Quemahoning Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.